March 11th 2024.
Stephen Turner, 67, and Emily Banks, 30, were recently sentenced to jail for a horrifying attack on Turner's ex-wife. It was a senseless and cruel act, where Banks poured boiling water on the victim while Turner watched and did nothing to stop it. The court heard that the victim, a woman in her 50s, suffered burns on 15% of her body.
According to the trial at Nottingham crown court, Banks was jealous and had pushed the victim to the floor during an argument before pouring two litres of scalding water on her. The victim, who was disabled on her left side due to a stroke, was left screaming in pain. Turner, who had witnessed the attack, simply walked out of the room and closed the door, ignoring her desperate pleas for help. Eventually, the victim managed to get outside and seek help from two passers-by who called for an ambulance.
The court also heard that Turner and his ex-wife had remained on good terms after their divorce. However, on the night of the attack, Banks, who is a mother, found out that Turner and his ex-wife had spent the evening together. She went to his house and an argument ensued. At the time, Turner was making the victim a cup of coffee and accidentally flicked hot water at her. This seemed to trigger Banks, who then pushed the victim to the floor, kicked her, and poured boiling water over her.
As Banks was being sentenced, Judge Mark Watson described the horrific events that took place that night. He said that Banks had pushed the victim to the floor, kicked her, and poured boiling water over her while she was defenseless and begging for mercy. To make matters worse, Banks also verbally assaulted the victim, calling her terrible names and claiming that Turner belonged to her. During all of this, Turner, who had betrayed Banks that evening, stood outside the room, closing the door and showing his support for Banks.
The victim was present in court during the sentencing of Banks and Turner. In her impact statement, she expressed her shock and betrayal at the hands of someone she trusted. She also mentioned the physical and emotional scars she will carry for the rest of her life. She declared that she no longer trusts anyone and will always wonder why they chose to attack her in such a brutal manner.
Both Banks and Turner had denied their crimes and even claimed that the victim's injuries were self-inflicted. However, the court found them guilty of assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Banks, who lived on The Friary in Nottingham, received a 10-year sentence while Turner, who lived on Hazelwood Road, was sentenced to eight years in prison.
During the trial, Banks' lawyer explained that she had a difficult childhood and suffers from a personality disorder that may have affected her actions that day. Turner's lawyer mentioned his client's poor health and lack of violence-related convictions in the past three decades. He also mentioned that Turner had worked in physically demanding jobs, which had caused him to develop emphysema. However, the court did not show leniency in their sentencing.
Detective Constable Jack Beecroft from Nottinghamshire Police described the attack as appalling and cruel, especially since the victim was disabled and unable to defend herself. He also expressed his satisfaction that the investigation was able to uncover the truth and bring justice for the victim. He hopes that this sentence will provide some closure for the victim and help her move forward.
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