In a disturbing incident caught on camera, a woman viciously attacked a couple with a shovel and a fire poker. The assailant, identified as Paula Attwood-Rees, 59, unleashed a horrifying assault on her victims outside their home in Monkswood, near Usk. The footage shows Attwood-Rees aggressively striking a woman with the shovel before a passing motorist intervened to restrain her. Moreover, she used the same shovel to cause damage to parked cars on the property.
During a sentencing hearing at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court, it was revealed that Attwood-Rees had earlier forced her way into the couple’s residence. She proceeded to punch the woman and strike the man over the head with a fire poker before the violent confrontation spilled outside. Upon her arrest, Attwood-Rees was cautioned by a police officer to avoid sudden movements or risk being tasered.
Subsequently, Attwood-Rees, a resident of Usk, pleaded guilty to several charges, including wounding with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and aggravated burglary with intent. She also admitted to possessing prohibited weapons like an electric shock cattle prod and a knife blade in a public setting. In total, Attwood-Rees received a sentence of six years and two months imprisonment from Judge Jeremy Jenkins.
Following the court proceedings, Detective Constable Abigail Short from Gwent Police emphasized the right to safety within one’s home. She condemned Attwood-Rees’ actions, highlighting the potential danger posed by the weapons she had wielded. Short commended the bravery of the passerby who intervened and prevented further harm to the victims. The detective expressed hope for the victims’ recovery and urged them to seek support in moving forward from the traumatic attack.
The shocking incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of security and the severe consequences of violent acts within communities. Authorities continue to stress the need for vigilance and prompt intervention to safeguard individuals from such alarming threats.