Today at Truro Magistrate’s courts Mr Holt, from Falmouth, already pleaded guilty to charges, and that coupled with his clear show of remorse allowed him to receive a much more lenient punishment.
On the 14th of December, Mr Holt confronted a Martin Elliot because he found out he had an affair with his former partner, Miss Nix. Mr Holt started to verbally abuse Mr Elliot, saying how he was going to hurt him by breaking his fingers.
Mr Holt then proceeded to start punching him in the head, after more verbal abuse was thrown by Mr Holt. Things eventually started to calm down and they agreed to talk things over.
Mr Holt wanted to know why Miss Nix went to hospital, and Mr Elliot told him she went to abort his baby. After this Mr Holt started attacking Mr Elliot causing serious facial injuries. He then made death threats and warned him against calling the police.
During the fracas, a significant amount of criminal damage was caused. The police were later called, and Mr Holt confessed to the assault. A second charge of assault against Miss Nix was brought against him.
But this was later dropped because no formal complaint was made by Miss Nix, and because it wasn’t a serious case of assault.
During the court session, Mr Holt was showing clear signs of regret and remorse at his actions. He was shown to be a hard working man, who is currently going through several jobs to support himself and his family.
Due to this, the magistrates let him off lightly. Handing him a 2 year community order, and he was also ordered to pay £150 compensation to Mr Elliot, plus another £1956 for the damage caused to Mr Elliot’s Property.
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