A man attacked his love rival with a stair spindle after he turned up at his ex-girlfriend's house uninvited. Lee Paul Watts, 50, had been told by a friend that Lee Collier was at the woman's house - despite being prohibited from going there by means of a DVPO (Domestic Violence Protection Order).
When Watts, of Worsley, arrived, the pair began to fight, with Mr Collier kicking a spindle from the stairs, Manchester Crown Court heard. READ MORE: Gang targeted teenage boys in terrifying robbery spree The fight moved outside, at which point Watts grabbed the spindle from him, and struck him ‘five to ten’ times.
Mr Collier was left with six marks to his back, including on which measured 15 centimetres, as well as two lacerations to his head and face.
The court was told that he and Watts’ ex-partner has not assisted with the prosecution. Watts pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and was today (January 28) jailed for over three years.
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