Man hospitalised his own grandparents with horrific violent attack

A 24-year-old man launched a horrific attack on his own grandparents, putting them both in hospital. Lewis Courtney was staying with his grandparents in Winsford when he became violent and attacked them both.

Lewis Courtney appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday 18 November, where he was sentenced to 47 months in prison for the attack. The 24-year-old had earlier pleaded guilty to one count of section 20 grievous bodily harm and one count of section 47 assault.

Shortly before midnight on Thursday 30 May, police received a report that an elderly couple living in Winsford had been assaulted by their grandson.

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The court heard that on Wednesday 29 May, Courtney, who was staying with his grandparents at the time, had attended their address and quickly became volatile and verbally abusive.

As his aggression escalated, Courtney attacked his 63-year-old grandmother – striking her to her face and hips, causing significant bruising and swelling.

Courtney’s abuse continued the next day when the victims returned home from visiting the local chip shop.

He immediately became irate and attacked his grandmother for the second time. He grabbed at the back of her top and pulled her backwards, dragging her from the bathroom to the bedroom. He then assaulted his grandfather, a 74-year-old man, punching him in the face and ribs.

The abuse continued, and both victims were hospitalised due to their injuries.

Following the police report, Courtney was swiftly arrested and subsequently charged with section 18 assault against both grandparents.

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