Four men sentenced by judge after 'deplorable' street attack

Carlisle Crown Court heard how four men who appeared in the dock were in a vehicle driving around Windermere on the night of June 4 last year.

Also in the area was the former girlfriend of driver David Perrett and her new partner.

At around 9.20pm passengers Paul Bleasdale, 36, Matthew Vickers, 24, and 22-year-old Adam Perrett left the vehicle and attacked the man.

“They chased him down the street,” said prosecutor Peter Wilson, “and once they had taken him to the ground repeatedly kicked him.”

Bystanders intervened to stop the assault and the trio were driven away by David Perrett. The victim’s injuries comprised grazes and reddening.

Adam Perrett (Image: Newsquest)

Bleasdale, Adam Perrett and Vickers later admitted assaulting the man, causing actual bodily harm.

David Perrett pleaded guilty to a charge of assisting an offender and a separate charge of breaching a restraining order arising out of illegal contact with his former partner which occurred before the violence.

All four men were sentenced by Judge Richard Archer. Barristers gave mitigation for the men with violence meted out by the trio described as 'deplorable and disgraceful'.

Luis Canosa said Vickers was hoping to become a qualified electrician and told the court he hadn’t know the assault victim. “He takes full responsibility for his actions in this deplorable incident,” said the lawyer.

Paul Bleasdale (Image: Newsquest)

Jeff Smith spoke of Bleasdale’s difficult upbringing 'without a great deal of guidance' and how he couldn’t provide a rational explanation for his role in the assault. “He has acted without thinking,” said Mr Smith.  

Tim Evans described Adam Perrett as 'immature', spoke of his real remorse and said the very fact he was appearing in court was a 'significant punishment'.

Judith McCullough said of David Perrett: “He is ashamed and sorry to find himself before the crown court.”

Bleasdale, of Cant Crescent, Carlisle, had an eight-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months, must complete a rehabilitation requirement and pay a £200 fine.

Adam Perrett, of Linden Terrace, of Carlisle; and Vickers, of Wellfield Cottages, Linstock, were each given 18-month community orders comprising rehabilitation requirements and 80 hours’ unpaid work.

Matthew Vickers (Image: Newsquest)

David Perrett, of Borland Avenue, Carlisle, had a six-month jail term suspended for 18 months. He must also complete a rehabilitation requirement and pay a £180 fine.

Judge Archer said it had been a 'deeply unpleasant' incident involving both punching and kicking. “Punching and kicking a man is a serious offence whatever label is attached to it, whatever criminal offence it amounts to,” said the judge. “It almost always leads to a custodial sentence.”