Meir thug's frenzied scissor attack sentence reduced by judges
A THUG jailed for stabbing the teenage mother of his child 20 times with kitchen scissors after she dumped him has persuaded judges to reduce his sentence.
Ashley Damien Barker launched a 'frenzied' attack on his ex-girlfriend having discharged himself from hospital after a suicide bid.
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JAILED: Ashley Barker.
The 25-year-old, of Uttoxeter Road, Meir, was handed a 15-year sentence – made up of 10 years custody and five on licence in the community – after he pleaded guilty to wounding with intent at Wolverhampton Crown Court in October last year.
But senior judges at London's Court of Appeal yesterday upheld an appeal by Barker and cut his custodial term to seven years while retaining his five-year licence period.
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Lord Justice Moore-Bick said the relationship between 'strong and well-built' Barker and his then 19-year-old girlfriend was 'beset with bouts of anger and aggression towards her.'
Barker tried to overdose on drugs after she ended the relationship in May last year.
He then tracked her to her mother's house and launched into an attack, putting his hands around her neck and squeezing until she lost consciousness, the judge added.
When the girl's mother returned home with her partner, Barker locked them out, but they managed to get in through an open window.
The judge said: "The mother's partner described Barker as being in a frenzy, stabbing the girl with a pair of kitchen scissors."
The teenager received 20 wounds to her back, chest, thigh and neck, although none required stitches.
Barker had committed previous offences of assault causing actual bodily harm in 2007 and affray in 2010. But Barker's lawyers said the 10-year custodial term was too harsh and failed to reflect the largely minor injuries inflicted.
Lord Justice Moore-Bick, sitting with Mr Justice Wilkie and Mr Justice Leggatt, said: "Despite the serious and sustained nature of this attack, the victim's injuries were not really serious. Although she received many stab wounds, none fortunately were very deep and all have since turned out to be capable of treatment.
"We take the view that the right starting point in this case was 10 years imprisonment. In these circumstances the custodial element of that sentence will be reduced to seven years to reflect the early guilty plea. The period of extension will remain at five years, making an extended sentence of 12 years in all."
A restraining order banning Barker from contacting his ex remains in place.
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by pottersfreak6
Friday, March 22 2013, 4:15PM
“This couldnt be a clearer example of how far removed from reality these judges are ?This is a disgrace & the judge should quit ! Bye the way the CPS have some questions to answer on this case presentation. Scandalous is the only word for this travesty of so called justice !!”
by bolankeith
Friday, March 22 2013, 3:42AM
“So lets see then: Two previous offenses in 2007 and 2010. Add to that Stalking, intimidation, breaking in, strangulation, assault and multiple stabbings. But according to the judge "the victim's injuries were not really serious.". Lets all remember this judges name - Lord Justice Moore-Bick. Because he truly is a disgrace and an embarrassment to the judicial system of the UK. I wonder if he'd be so dismissive if it was his family member that was attacked. Shame on him.”
by A_Reader
Thursday, March 21 2013, 11:09PM
“When he comes out and kills her, will the judge then offer his own back for stabbing?”
by Becky_1
Thursday, March 21 2013, 5:10PM
“Ndkam1 ur rite there and im with u all the way. Big hugs n lots of love 2 her family. Peterpan1965 dont b so stupid this girl wouldnt get back with this scum bag not only is she goin b thinking of her own safety she has her childs that she will b thinking of. No mother would put her child thru that agen. Exspecially this beautiful woman”
by Becky_1
Thursday, March 21 2013, 5:10PM
“Ndkam1 ur rite there and im with u all the way. Big hugs n lots of love 2 her family. Peterpan1965 dont b so stupid this girl wouldnt get back with this scum bag not only is she goin b thinking of her own safety she has her childs that she will b thinking of. No mother would put her child thru that agen. Exspecially this beautiful woman”
by Ndkam1
Thursday, March 21 2013, 4:40PM
“This is disgusting this judge needs to consider changing his career cause he's obviously **** at this 1!! Fuming!! And as for u peterpan1965 how the hell dare u say she will have him back u don't know this girl or wot she's been through u rude ignorant git!!! Big love to the young brave beautiful girl and her brave family xxx”
by peterpan1965
Thursday, March 21 2013, 4:03PM
“well , well , well , again ,,,agressor turned into , victim ,,,, green lights , flashing , for many , now ,,,its hard to understand ,,,, he should of done the ,decent thing too inflict , damage to himself , not his poor , x ,, no doubt , she,ll have himm back ,, when he pleads wat he ,s been through , in prison ,,,,,,is there , mo , end , to this loopy,loopy,,loopy , passing ,of sentences ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,i, give up ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,”
by Becky_1
Thursday, March 21 2013, 3:05PM
“What a scum bag he needs locking up for life not been let out poor girl and child goin suffer for the rest if their lives because of this bully hope proper justice gets done when hes out”
by FFDP1
Thursday, March 21 2013, 2:42PM
“Let's hope he kicks off in prison and gets time added on, seem idiotic enough.”
by bruno1234
Thursday, March 21 2013, 2:19PM
“See you in a few years for the murder trial eh!”