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Son's Brutal Attack Leaves Cancer Mum Unrecognizable
15 Sep
Summary
- Son jailed for three years for assaulting his cancer-stricken mother.
- Mother was left 'almost unrecognizable' with fractured rib, cuts, and bruises.
- The assault occurred while the son was on bail for a separate GBH offense.
Benjamin Joyner, aged 38, has received a three-year prison sentence for a violent assault on his mother, who was suffering from cancer. The attack, which took place in November 2025, left the 56-year-old victim with a fractured rib, significant bruising, and cuts, to the extent that neighbors found her "almost unrecognizable."
Joyner, who admitted to assault causing actual bodily harm, claimed to have no memory of the incident due to intoxication. This offense was committed while he was on bail for a prior grievous bodily harm (GBH) charge. In that earlier incident, in the early hours of April 14, 2025, Joyner brutally beat a man during a gathering where alcohol and cannabis were consumed.
He also pleaded guilty to the GBH offense against the man. His mother, despite her condition, expressed a desire for her son to receive mental health support. The court also sentenced co-defendants Elise Stevens and Carl Barton for their lesser roles in the GBH incident.
