Mark Beardmore, 34, receives a prison sentence following a brutal assault on his pregnant partner after consuming synthetic drugs.
A man has been sentenced to a year in prison following a violent altercation with his pregnant partner, stemming from an incident involving a stash of cocaine discarded from a car window. Mark Beardmore, 34, was convicted after a brutal attack that occurred in Milton, England, during the early hours of October 13.
The incident began after the couple attended a rave where Beardmore reportedly consumed “monkey dust,” a synthetic drug. Prosecutor David Bennett highlighted that Beardmore became jealous while at the rave, particularly when his partner interacted with other men. Security personnel had to intervene to separate Beardmore from a verbal altercation with another man at the venue.
Upon leaving the rave around 12.30am, the situation escalated further when the victim stopped at an Esso petrol station to purchase cigarettes. In what was described in court as a brief fit of rage, Beardmore threw his partner’s phone charger out of the car window and then prevented her from accessing her phone and cigarettes by sitting on them. The altercation intensified when the victim discarded some of Beardmore’s drugs from the vehicle, prompting him to respond angrily.
As the confrontation continued, Beardmore reportedly delivered a series of punches to the woman’s face. Evidence presented to Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court revealed that he had made chilling threats during the attack, telling her, “You can bin bag the baby. I hope you both die.” He further intimidated her by stating he would slit her throat if she reported the incident to the police.
The police were contacted shortly thereafter, arriving on the scene at approximately 6.15am. Upon their arrival, the victim indicated that Beardmore had assaulted her and provided authorities with his accurate details. Despite attempts to arrest him, Beardmore resisted by jumping into the back of the car.
Beardmore, who has prior convictions and had spent five months in custody before this sentencing, pleaded guilty to charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, criminal damage, witness intimidation, and obstructing a police officer. Recorder Robert Smith sentenced him to a total of ten months, which accounts for the time already served, along with a 10-year restraining order prohibiting any contact with the victim.
In a victim statement presented during the court proceedings, the woman expressed her profound distress, stating, “I feel a shadow of the person I used to be.” The case underscores the severe implications of substance abuse and domestic violence.
Source: Noah Wire Services
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/serious-violence-strategy – This URL provides information on strategies to address serious violence, which can include domestic violence and substance abuse, relevant to the case of Mark Beardmore.
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/domestic-violence-and-abuse/ – This NHS webpage discusses domestic violence and abuse, highlighting the impact on victims, which aligns with the distress expressed by the victim in the article.
- https://www.police.uk/crime-prevention-advice/domestic-abuse/ – This police webpage offers advice and resources on domestic abuse, which is central to the case involving Mark Beardmore.
- https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/assault-occasioning-actual-bodily-harm – This Crown Prosecution Service page explains the legal framework for assault occasioning actual bodily harm, a charge to which Beardmore pleaded guilty.
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/substance-misuse-treatment-for-adults – This government guidance on substance misuse treatment is relevant to the article’s mention of Beardmore’s drug use and its role in the altercation.
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emerged. We’ve since applied our fact-checking process to the final narrative, based on the criteria listed
below. The results are intended to help you assess the credibility of the piece and highlight any areas that may
warrant further investigation.
Freshness check
Score:
8
Notes:
The incident occurred on October 13, and the narrative does not appear to be recycled from older reports. However, without a specific publication date, it’s difficult to assess its absolute freshness.
Quotes check
Score:
9
Notes:
The quotes from the victim and the threats made by Mark Beardmore are specific and do not appear to be widely reported elsewhere, suggesting they may be original to this report. However, without further verification, it’s hard to confirm their first use.
Source reliability
Score:
7
Notes:
The narrative originates from the Daily Star, a tabloid publication known for sensational reporting. While it may report factual events, its style and focus can sometimes lead to a lack of depth or context.
Plausability check
Score:
9
Notes:
The details of the incident, including the use of synthetic drugs and the violent altercation, are plausible given the context of substance abuse and domestic violence. The legal proceedings and sentencing also align with typical judicial outcomes for such crimes.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): MEDIUM
Summary:
The narrative appears to be a recent report of a specific incident, with plausible details and original quotes. However, the source’s reliability is somewhat diminished due to its tabloid nature, which may affect the depth or accuracy of reporting.
