A Hove man who violently assaulted his female neighbour following a dispute about parking has been jailed.
Anthony Bert, 61, of Namrik Mews in Hove, was sentenced to 64 months in prison at Lewes Crown Court on Thursday, March 3, after pleading guilty to two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
The sentence followed and assault near his former home address in St Aubyns on March 23, 2021.
His neighbour - a 50-year-old woman - had temporarily parked her car in a private car park while she collected some things from her garden.
He became aggressive towards her, threatening her and causing significant injuries to her face and chest, before fleeing the scene.
Four months previously, in November 2020, Bert had been the subject of an emergency call from the same victim after he kicked her front door and shouted threatening and abusive language.
In that instance, Bert was spoken to by police officers after the victim chose not to pursue a prosecution.
Following the assault, an arrest warrant was circulated for Bert and he was arrested at Heathrow Airport while attempting to board a flight to Spain.
Alongside the 64-month prison sentence, Bert was also issued with a restraining order prohibiting him from contacting the victim or visiting the St Aubyns address.
Detective Janet Summers said:
“I would like to thank the victim for her support in achieving this sentence, after what was a vicious and sustained attack.
“Violence of any kind will not be tolerated in Brighton and Hove and we are pleased to have a violent offender behind bars.
“If you are a victim of crime, please report online, via 101 or by calling 999 in an emergency.”
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