A man from Cockermouth has been jailed for brutally attacking another man.
Gareth Skillen, 41 of Ribton Close, Cockermouth, will serve three years in prison for actual bodily harm after he violently attacked a man on January 22 this year.
Skillen was sentenced today, Tuesday August 6, at Carlisle Crown Court, after pleading guilty.
The court heard that Skillen arrived at the victim’s property and repeatedly stamped on his head and punched him in the face for a number of hours.
Skillen also hit the victim with metal lamps, attempted to cut his ear off with a knife and attempted to drill his leg with an electric drill.
During the assault, Skillen threatened to kill the victim, who attempted to escape the scene, before being dragged back in.
Officers who attended the victims address on the day of the attack said the man had facial injuries including swollen eyes, cheeks and head and had blood covering his face.
The swelling to his eyes was so significant the victim was unable to see.
Detective Constable Toby Gott said: “Skillen has clearly demonstrated his capacity for violence during this brutal attack. I am pleased that a dangerous man is now behind bars.
“Convictions such as this demonstrate that Cumbria police will do everything we can to make sure those who engage in acts of violence are brought to justice.”
