Police slam 'nasty' Southsea Common attackers for assault that could have had 'much more serious consequences'

POLICE have slammed 'nasty' Southsea Common attackers for their assault on a woman that could have had 'much more serious consequences'

By Steve Deeks

Published 3rd Feb 2021, 17:38 BST

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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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Southsea Common attackers. Left, Minnie-Mo Hunt outside Portsmouth Crown Court on 1 February 2020 and right, a picture issued by Hampshire Constabulary of Daisy Hunt.
Minnie-Mo was given an 18-month suspended sentence for the attack on Rebecca Grant, and Daisy Hunt was sentenced to three years in prison — Southsea Common attackers. Left, Minnie-Mo Hunt outside Portsmouth Crown Court on 1 February 2020 and right, a picture issued by Hampshire Constabulary of Daisy Hunt. Minnie-Mo was given an 18-month suspended sentence for the attack on Rebecca Grant, and Daisy Hunt was sentenced to three years in prison

Southsea Common attackers. Left, Minnie-Mo Hunt outside Portsmouth Crown Court on 1 February 2020 and right, a picture issued by Hampshire Constabulary of Daisy Hunt.
Minnie-Mo was given an 18-month suspended sentence for the attack on Rebecca Grant, and Daisy Hunt was sentenced to three years in prison — Southsea Common attackers. Left, Minnie-Mo Hunt outside Portsmouth Crown Court on 1 February 2020 and right, a picture issued by Hampshire Constabulary of Daisy Hunt. Minnie-Mo was given an 18-month suspended sentence for the attack on Rebecca Grant, and Daisy Hunt was sentenced to three years in prison

Minnie-Mo Hunt, 25, formerly of High Street, Cosham but who now resides at Kiln Lane, Epsom, received an 18-month suspended sentence for causing actual bodily harm.

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.

‘I hope that this sentence provides some closure to the victim on this traumatic experience.’

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