Police slam 'nasty' Southsea Common attackers for assault that could have had 'much more serious consequences'
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As reported, Daisy Hunt, 23, of Berkshire Close, Landport, was sentenced to three years jail on Monday at Portsmouth Crown Court for attempting to cause grievous bodily harm following the ruthless attack on 20-year-old victim Rebecca Grant on June 17 at around 8.30pm.
Ms Grant was kicked and stamped in the face and head and knocked unconscious while sprawled on the ground.
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Ms Grant, of Havant, was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital with serious injuries to her head and face. She has since recovered from her injuries.
Following the sentence, Portsmouth south inspector Louise Tester said: ‘This was a nasty assault that could have had much more serious consequences.
‘This behaviour was completely unacceptable and the sentence shows that we will thoroughly investigate and seek prosecution for these kinds of distressing and violent crimes.
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Hide Ad‘I hope that this sentence provides some closure to the victim on this traumatic experience.’