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Man Utd Legend's Son Spared Jail for Sister's Broken Shoulder
9 Dec
Summary
- Son assaulted sister during a heated argument at their parents' home.
- Incident resulted in sister suffering a fractured clavicle and bruising.
- Son received a suspended sentence and restraining order to protect sister.
Patrick Crerand Jr, 61, son of Manchester United great Paddy Crerand, has avoided immediate jail time after pleading guilty to recklessly causing grievous bodily harm to his sister. During a violent altercation at their parents' home, Crerand Jr pushed his sister, Lorraine, causing her to fall and break her shoulder. The incident occurred after a disagreement following a football match watched with their father.
Lorraine Crerand suffered a fractured clavicle and significant bruising, which impacted her ability to care for herself and their parents. She also expressed fear of encountering her brother at the family home. Despite originally facing a year in prison, Crerand Jr received a nine-month sentence, suspended for 12 months, along with an eight-week curfew and rehabilitation requirements.
