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Officer Fights For Life on Balcony
26 Jun
Summary
- Officer Alice Beer narrowly escaped death during an attack.
- Attacker Guy Pottle sentenced to 10.5 years imprisonment.
- Beer sustained injuries including a large cut over her eye.
A police officer described her terrifying ordeal, believing she was going to die after being attacked and nearly thrown from a first-floor balcony. PC Alice Beer was responding to a domestic assault call in Newton Abbot when Guy Pottle attacked her, hitting her with a vodka bottle and attempting to push her over railings.
Pottle, who had reportedly consumed a significant amount of vodka, was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years imprisonment plus a five-year license period. He pleaded guilty to attempted grievous bodily harm and unlawful wounding. Officer Beer sustained injuries including a deep cut over her eye and bruising.
Despite the trauma, Beer is determined not to let the incident define her future career. Her bravery was commended by senior officers and the judge, who described Pottle as an extremely dangerous individual. The event has significantly impacted Beer, affecting her personally and professionally.
