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999 Call Saves Woman from Brutal Attempted Murder
15 Jul
Summary
- Woman described her ex-partner's violent attempt to kill her during a 999 call.
- The attacker repeatedly punched and kicked her after she escaped to her room.
- The assailant received a 20-year prison sentence for attempted murder.
A harrowing ordeal unfolded when a woman, identified as Caz Goddard, managed to call emergency services while being violently attacked by her ex-partner, James Stock. Goddard reported hearing Stock threaten to kill her during the assault near Weston-super-Mare in North Somerset.
She narrowly escaped to her room and initiated a 999 call, a decision that likely saved her life. Despite her escape, Stock dragged her outside and continued the brutal assault with repeated punches and kicks. The 999 call handler remained on the line for 16 minutes, fearing the worst until police arrived.
Upon arrival, officers were shocked by the severity of Goddard's injuries, initially fearing she had died. James Stock, 40, from Clevedon, was subsequently sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempted murder at Bristol Crown Court. The judge emphasized Stock's intent to kill and his cessation of the attack only as police approached.
