80-year-old woman broke her hip after neighbour slapped her in 'egg' row

A man who violently assaulted his 80-year-old elderly neighbour after throwing an egg at her door has been jailed. Samir Soloman launched a vicious attack on his neighbour in Cambridge Street, Coventry, in January this year.

The 46-year-old walked out of his house and threw an egg at the pensioner's home. When she came to his front door to challenge him, Soloman slapped her in the face which caused her to fall to the floor and break her hip.

Police arrested Soloman a short time later. Soloman initially gave a 'no comment' interview while in custody.

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But then he later told officers that the accusation against him was false, and that he had simply slammed the door on his neighbour instead of attacking her. However, CCTV footage showed him lashing out and he was charged with wounding on January 19, two days after the attack.

Soloman, of Cambridge Street, pleaded guilty to assault on April 4. He was jailed for 16 months at Warwick Crown Court on May 2.

Detective Inspector Sherrie Kimberley of West Midlands Police said: "This was a violent and unprovoked assault on an innocent person which caused her serious injury. No one deserves to be attacked near their home, where they should feel safe.

"We remain committed to taking action against anyone who would cause this kind of injury, trauma and distress to their neighbours. We would like to thank the woman who was assaulted, as her courage, strong will and resilience throughout the investigation was truly admirable. She is now being looked after by her loving family."