Man jailed for his role in 'revenge' attack as gang target Hull house and set fire to caravan
An axe-wielding man who stormed into a Hull house with three others seriously assaulted a man before setting a caravan on fire in a revenge attack.
Billy Guymer, 23, currently residing at HMP Hull, admitted charges of grievous bodily harm, actual bodily harm, arson, breach of a restraining order, criminal damage, and possession of an offensive weapon. He was sentenced to six years and three months imprisonment last Friday (September 20) for his role in the incident.
In February this year, three men and a teenager travelled from Goole to a property in Hull as part of a targeted attack against one of the men's former partners.
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Upon reaching the property, Guymer was armed with an axe, while another man brandished what was described as a large machete. Once inside, they began causing damage in an attempt to intimidate the occupants.
Guymer proceeded to assault a man with the axe, injuring his foot, and punched a woman in the face while making additional threats to harm their relatives before fleeing the scene.
Around an hour later, the fire service was called to a location where a caravan had been set ablaze after petrol was thrown over it while the occupant was still asleep inside. Fortunately, they managed to escape.
Detectives initiated lines of enquiry and in the subsequent days and weeks, three men and a 17 year old were arrested in relation to the incident.
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Kai Booth, 20, of HMP Lincoln, and a 17 year old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, both admitted affray and possession of an offensive weapon. Booth was handed a 12-month community order, while the 17 year old received a 12-month youth rehabilitation order.
Sonny Smith McColm, 18, of HMP Hull, pleaded guilty to affray and was given a 12-month community order.
Detective Constable Andy Green, who led the investigation, said: "Those involved left their house that day with a violent vendetta that led two people to be injured and fearing for their lives.
"They showed no remorse for their actions and whilst the result at court today does not take away the trauma inflicted upon the victims; I hope it brings some comfort knowing they are all being held accountable for their unjustifiable actions.
"We will always do everything we can to seek justice for victims to ensure our communities feel safe, and if you have any information about domestic related, or violent crime in your area please be reassured it will be dealt with robustly.
"This behaviour will not be tolerated in our area, and we urge our communities to speak to our officers when you see them out and about or call our non-emergency number 101.
"If you wish to remain anonymous you can report via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
"Always call 999 in an emergency or if a crime is ongoing."