southport, Local Online News Community, Forums, Chats, For Sale, Classified, Offers, Film Reviews, Events, Motors Sale, Property For Sale Rent, Jobs, Hotels, Taxi, Restaurants, Pubs, Clubs, Pictures, Sports, Charities, Lost Found
Published on: 25/03/2019 02:44 PMReported by: roving-eye
An Ormskirk man has been jailed for the attempted murder of his estranged wife.
Mark Gibbons, 62, of Bold Lane, Ormskirk, has today (Monday 25March) been sentenced to 12 years in prison after he admitted to deliberately driving a vehicle at his estranged partner in July last year.
He was also given an extended licence of three years and 18 year driving ban.
We received a number of 999 calls shortly after 10:15am on Monday 23rd July 2018 reporting a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Aughton Street, Ormskirk.
The car – a Citroen DS3, mounted the pavement, colliding with 62 year old Dr Julia Woolgar.
She suffered injuries and severe bruising to her lower body and was taken to Aintree Hospital.
CCTV revealed that Gibbons drove into her four times, at one point pinning her against a wall.
Dr Woolgar’s screams alerted members of the public who bravely stepped in to help. One man managed to pick her up from the ground, while another smashed the car window and pulled the keys from the ignition.
Gibbons was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and later pleaded guilty to the offence at Preston Crown Court.
Gibbons had previously been convicted of stalking against Dr Woolgar and was issued a restraining order on 18th July – just five days before the incident.
DC Jo Collinson of Lancashire Police, said: “Gibbons carried out this act with the intention of causing serious harm to Dr Woolgar and it is some kind of miracle that she escaped with only minor injuries. The lasting emotional damage this will have on her, however, cannot be underestimated. Our thoughts remain with her at this difficult time but I hope today’s conclusion to the legal proceedings can give her some closure.
“At the request of Dr Woolgar I would also like to thank the many public witnesses who have supported our investigation – particularly those who intervened on the day. Two men in particular were handed bravery awards at the Chief Constable’s Commendations in November 2018. I have no doubt that their quick thinking and selfless actions helped to save her life. They too will have been affected by witnessing such a public act of violence.
“I welcome today’s sentence which will see a dangerous man put behind bars for a significant amount of time.”
UK, Local Online News Community, Forums, Chats, For Sale, Classified, Offers, Vouchers, Events, Motors Sale, Property For Sale Rent, Jobs, Hotels, Taxi, Restaurants, Pubs, Clubs, Pictures, Sports, Charities, Lost Found
45a Sussex Road, Southport, PR9 0SRManufacturers of quality blinds and curtains including vertical, venetian, roller, pleated and roman. We are specialists in Conservatory blinds and motorisation. We also offer a full free measuring and fitting service.WEBSITE TEL: 01704 548247
486 Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 3BDWe manufacture all types of Memorials and Cremation Tablets in marble, granite and stone. Existing monuments renovated & restored. Additional Inscriptions available on requestWEBSITE TEL: 01704 578854
25-27 Forest Road, Southport, PR8 6JDCome to visit Wallpaper John@ Forest Road Wallcoverings today for Southport's finest range of wallcoverings with over 1000 designs always in store.WEBSITE
4-8 Liverpool Avenue, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 3NHWe have a superb range of over-mantle mirrors to complement any room setting, with over 300 in stock to view.WEBSITE TEL: 01704 578788
Stats: Qlocal over 500,000 page views a month (google analytics)