August 11th 2024.
It was a terrifying night for an 89-year-old woman in Dymchurch, Kent. She was awoken by the sound of her front door being broken into and before she knew it, she was being attacked by masked burglars. The poor woman, whose identity remains anonymous, was beaten, tied up, and threatened by the two intruders, later identified as Anthony Foord (45) and Amie Lynn (38).
In her testimony at Canterbury Crown Court, the pensioner described the horrific ordeal that left her in a state of panic. Foord and Lynn not only stole her wedding ring from her finger, but they also threatened to make her drink laundry detergent if she didn't hand over her money. The victim recalled the moment when the intruders tied her hands and feet with cables and ordered her to comply with their demands.
As the burglars rummaged through her home, the elderly woman's fear only intensified. Foord even resorted to flipping her mattress in search of cash and then proceeded to forcefully take her rings and necklace. In a cruel and cowardly act, he used a book to repeatedly hit her over the head. In the meantime, Lynn smashed the victim's phone and poured bleach all over her house, causing further destruction.
Thankfully, Foord and Lynn were both arrested on the same morning of the attack. However, Lynn's behavior did not improve as she spat in the face of an officer during her arrest. In court, both perpetrators pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary, while Lynn also admitted to assaulting an emergency worker. As a result, Foord was sentenced to 15 years in prison, while Lynn received a 10-year sentence.
In a letter addressed to her victim, Lynn expressed deep remorse for her actions and acknowledged the role that drugs played in leading her to commit such a heinous crime. The judge, Simon Taylor KC, noted that the victim's impact statement truly portrayed the severity of the physical and emotional harm caused by Foord and Lynn. The victim suffered bruises, soreness, and a loss of confidence as a result of the attack, and has since been prescribed anti-depressants.
Taylor also highlighted the sentimental value of the items that were stolen, such as family photographs, car keys, bus pass, and medication. The intruders went beyond what was necessary to commit the crime, causing a great deal of harm and trauma to their victim. The judge also pointed out that the trust the victim had in her own home was betrayed, leaving her unsure if it would ever return.
Foord's criminal history, with 25 previous court appearances, was also taken into consideration. He received an extended sentence of 15 years, with a minimum of two-thirds to be served before being eligible for parole. After his release, he will also have an additional three years added to his license period. Lynn, on the other hand, was given a 10-year sentence, with two-thirds to be served in prison and the remaining time on license. The judge emphasized that Foord posed a significant risk to the public and needed to be closely monitored upon his release.
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