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Violent Thug Attacks Girlfriend, Leaves Her Unconscious in the Street
18 Aug
Summary
- Horrifying doorbell footage captures brutal assault
- Victim suffered broken jaw and eye socket
- Attacker has lengthy criminal record including domestic violence
On March 31, 2022, a violent thug named Thomas Jennings savagely attacked his girlfriend in broad daylight on a residential street in Aintree, Merseyside. Horrifying doorbell footage captured the chilling incident, which showed Jennings repeatedly striking his partner "without hesitation" and then delivering a kick to her head, knocking her unconscious.
The victim, Paula Ricardson, was left lying motionless in the street as Jennings stormed off, threatening to burn down a stranger's house. Bystanders rushed to Ricardson's defense, and she was soon taken to the hospital with a fractured jaw and right eye socket, requiring surgery and leaving her with vision issues.
Jennings, who has a lengthy criminal record with 36 convictions for 64 offenses, including a previous domestic assault, pleaded guilty to causing bodily harm with intent. On August 14, 2022, he was sentenced to four years in prison, with an extended license period of three years, for the "cowardly attack."
