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Otago Daily Times
15-07-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Bailed woman has history of violent attacks
A woman who launched a series of violent assaults on people she knew, including brandishing weapons in front of young children, was on bail for violence-related charges. Nastasia Edwards' victims were all known to her and living at Christchurch properties when she launched her attacks on January 14 last year. Judge Raoul Neave described Edwards' behaviour as very serious offending when she appeared for sentencing on multiple charges, including assault and threatening to kill, in the Christchurch District Court last week. 'We had innocent members of the public attacked by her - there has to be some sort of protection.' The court heard that Edwards' first victim was at her St Martins home with her 7-year-old daughter and 20-year-old son when she saw Edwards standing in their driveway. Edwards, a mother-of-three, started swinging a metal baseball bat as she walked towards their courtyard door. The victim and her son tried to close the door as Edwards, pushing against it and damaging it as she made her way in, kept swinging the baseball bat wildly. She hit a mirror the victim had hung on an external wall, then struck a French door, shattering the safety glass panel. After damaging the door, she began aiming and swinging at the victim's son, in a vertical motion over her head, striking his left arm several times as he raised it to protect his head. When the victim tried to intervene, Edwards struck her on the hand with the bat. Edwards fled when a neighbour called out that police were on their way. About 45 minutes later, Edwards arrived at a Papanui address several kilometres away where the victim was home with her 6-year-old son and 15-year-old daughter. The victim recognised Edwards as she approached the open driveway gate with her hands hidden behind her back. As she smiled at the victim, Edwards asked her if a vehicle parked on the driveway belonged to her. At the same time she used a hammer to smash a rear window of the victim's vehicle. The victim was outraged and asked Edwards what she was doing. Edwards yelled at her, demanding that she come out, saying she was going to kill her and her kids. The victim, fearing for her children's safety, ran into her house to find her children. As Edwards continued smashing the windows, she yelled out to the victim, saying she was going to kill her. Nine windows were damaged as the victim managed to make it to her vehicle and flee. Edwards then left the property. Supermarket violence and car crash Those two incidents in 2024 weren't the first time Edwards had been violent. She was already on bail at the time for several other incidents. Judge Neave said the first was in September 2022 when Edwards attacked a woman and staff at a Christchurch supermarket. Edwards grabbed the woman's hair and pulled her to the ground while three staff members tried to intervene. She spat in the face of one staff member and punched another. The assault started after Edwards began arguing with the woman about the positioning of her trolley. In May 2023, she was involved in a minor crash with another vehicle in Christchurch. She ripped a windscreen wiper off the vehicle and punched the driver several times. The judge said the most serious charges, from the January 2024 incidents, would have left the victims terrified. There were no mitigating factors, with the number of people affected and the premeditated nature of the attacks on them in their own homes. 'You are not justified in revenge and attempts to inflict justice on your behalf.' Judge Neave said Edwards had become hypersensitive, her judgment impaired by her mental health, leading to a 'gross over-reaction', and rehabilitation needed to be considered. Edwards was sentenced to two years' intensive supervision and six months' community detention on charges of common assault, wilful damage, assault with intent to injure and threatening to kill. - By Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
Otago Daily Times
15-07-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Woman was already on bail when she launched series of violent attacks
By Al Williams, Open Justice reporter A woman who launched a series of violent assaults on people she knew, including brandishing weapons in front of young children, was on bail for violence-related charges. Nastasia Edwards' victims were all known to her and living at Christchurch addresses when she launched her attacks on January 14, 2024. Judge Raoul Neave described Edwards' behaviour as very serious offending when she appeared for sentencing on multiple charges, including assault and threatening to kill, in the Christchurch District Court last week. 'We had innocent members of the public attacked by her, there has to be some sort of protection.' The court heard that Edwards' first victim was at her St Martins home with her 7-year-old daughter and 20-year-old son when she saw Edwards standing in their driveway. Edwards, a mother-of-three, started swinging a metal baseball bat wildly as she walked towards their courtyard door. The victim and her son tried to close the door as Edwards, pushing against it and damaging it as she made her way in, kept swinging the baseball bat wildly. She hit a mirror the victim had hung on an external wall, then struck a French door, shattering the safety glass panel. After damaging the door, she began aiming and swinging at the victim's son, in a vertical motion over her head, striking his left arm several times as he raised it to protect his head. When the victim tried to intervene, Edwards struck her on the hand with the bat. Edwards fled when a neighbour called out that police were on their way. She was yelling and threatening to kill About 45 minutes later Edwards arrived at a Papanui address several kilometres away where the victim was home with her 6-year-old son and 15-year-old daughter. The victim recognised Edwards as she approached the open driveway gate with her hands hidden behind her back. As she smiled at the victim, Edwards asked her if a vehicle parked on the driveway belonged to her. At the same time she used a hammer to smash a rear window of the victim's vehicle. The victim was outraged and asked Edwards what she was doing. Edwards yelled at her, demanding that she come out, saying she was going to kill her and her kids. The victim, fearing for her children's safety, ran into her house to find her children. As Edwards continued smashing the windows, she yelled out to the victim, saying she was going to kill her. Nine windows were damaged as the victim managed to make it to her vehicle and flee. Edwards then left the property. Supermarket violence and a car crash But those two incidents in 2024 weren't the first time Edwards had been violent. She was already on bail at the time for several other incidents. Judge Neave said the first was in September 2022 when Edwards attacked a woman and staff at a Christchurch supermarket. Edwards grabbed the woman's hair and pulled her to the ground while three staff members tried to intervene. She spat in the face of one staff member and punched another. The assault started after Edwards began arguing with the woman about the positioning of her trolley. In May 2023 she was involved in a minor crash with another vehicle in Christchurch. She ripped a windscreen wiper off the vehicle and punched the driver several times. Judge Neave said the most serious charges, from the January 2024 incidents, would have left the victims terrified. He said there were no mitigating factors, with the number of people affected and the premeditated nature of the attacks on them in their own homes. 'You are not justified in revenge and attempts to inflict justice on your behalf.' Judge Neave said Edwards had become hypersensitive, her judgment impaired by her mental health, leading to a 'gross over-reaction'. Rehabilitation needed to be considered, he said. Edwards was sentenced to two years' intensive supervision and six months' community detention on charges of common assault, wilful damage, assault with intent to injure and threatening to kill.
West Australian
04-07-2025
- West Australian
Kalgoorlie police appeal for information on missing Esperance man Dean Barry Edwards last seen in Norseman
Serious welfare concerns are held for an Esperance man last seen at a Norseman service station seven weeks ago. Kalgoorlie police appealed on Friday for information on the whereabouts of Dean Barry Edwards. The 59-year-old's white Isuzu DMAX utility was found on Banker-Mount Day Road between Norseman and Hyden this week. Mr Edwards was last seen at a Norseman service station on May 16. He is described as about 178cm tall, of slim build, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. Goldfields-Esperance Insp. Mick Kelly said police were notified of Mr Edwards' disappearance on Monday. It was the same day Department of Fire and Emergency Services located Mr Edwards' utility vehicle, believed to have been travelling north from Norseman. Insp. Kelly said police units from Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Norseman and Eucla conducted an 'extensive' search of the area and utilised drone technology but were unable to locate Mr Edwards. 'We've searched a 500m radius of where the vehicle was last seen, there doesn't appear to be any suspicious activity around the vehicle,' he said. 'If he's out there, if he's hearing this message, please contact family urgently.' Insp. Kelly said described the location as 'relatively remote' with low phone reception. He said Mr Edwards resided in Castletown, Esperance, and had not contacted his family since May 15. Anyone who sees Mr Edwards or has information of his whereabouts is urged to contact police on 131 444 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Perth Now
04-07-2025
- Perth Now
Search for Esperance local last seen at Norseman servo
Serious welfare concerns are held for an Esperance man last seen at a Norseman service station seven weeks ago. Kalgoorlie police appealed on Friday for information on the whereabouts of Dean Barry Edwards. The 59-year-old's white Isuzu DMAX utility was found on Banker-Mount Day Road between Norseman and Hyden this week. Mr Edwards was last seen at a Norseman service station on May 16. He is described as about 178cm tall, of slim build, with blonde hair and hazel eyes. Goldfields-Esperance Insp. Mick Kelly said police were notified of Mr Edwards' disappearance on Monday. Dean Barry Edwards Credit: WA Police/supplied / supplied It was the same day Department of Fire and Emergency Services located Mr Edwards' utility vehicle, believed to have been travelling north from Norseman. Insp. Kelly said police units from Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Norseman and Eucla conducted an 'extensive' search of the area and utilised drone technology but were unable to locate Mr Edwards. 'We've searched a 500m radius of where the vehicle was last seen, there doesn't appear to be any suspicious activity around the vehicle,' he said. 'If he's out there, if he's hearing this message, please contact family urgently.' Mr Edwards' vehicle was located on Banker-Mount Day Road between Norseman and Hyden on Monday. Credit: WA Police/supplied / supplied Insp. Kelly said described the location as 'relatively remote' with low phone reception. He said Mr Edwards resided in Castletown, Esperance, and had not contacted his family since May 15. Anyone who sees Mr Edwards or has information of his whereabouts is urged to contact police on 131 444 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Western Telegraph
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Western Telegraph
Smriti Mandhana sparkles as India dominate England at Trent Bridge
Having clean swept the West Indies in T20s and ODIs to get Edwards' tenure off to a thrilling start, England put in a rusty fielding display as India piled up 210 for five, powered by Mandhana's 112. Mandhana clubbed three sixes – two of them off Sophie Ecclestone, who leaked 43 runs in three overs on her England return – and 15 fours in a majestic 62-ball innings, having been given a reprieve on 13. We take the loss at Trent Bridge in the 1st T20 😢 We will bounce back in Bristol 🤞 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 28, 2025 England's spin problems then resurfaced as they capitulated to 113 all out to suffer their heaviest defeat by runs in T20s, with only captain Nat Sciver-Brunt going past 15 as she made 66 off 42 balls. England lost 40 wickets to spin during last winter's 16-0 Ashes whitewash defeat and after Sophia Dunkley nicked off to seamer Amanjot Kaur in the first over, India's slow bowlers took centre stage. Danni Wyatt-Hodge was dismissed by finger spin for a third time to register her third successive duck when an attempted clip off her pads to Deepti Sharma took a thick leading edge to short third. Deepti, at the heart of the controversial Mankad incident in India's last tour to England three years ago, then took out the recalled Tammy Beaumont's leg stump after she missed a swipe across the line. Amy Jones was stumped despite wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh initially fumbling the ball and the writing was on the wall when Alice Capsey sliced to short third to give debutant Shree Charani her first wicket. Slow left-armer Charani finished with four for 12 from 3.5 overs, which included the key scalp over Sciver-Brunt, the penultimate wicket to fall when she feathered a cut through to Ghosh. India's Smriti Mandhana celebrates her century (Mike Egerton/PA) England's hopes of recording their highest T20 chase had long since receded despite the occasional counterpunch from their skipper, having been up against it after conceding their second highest total. Ecclestone's first involvement under Edwards' leadership – having missed the Windies series with a knee injury – saw her fumble at mid-off from the first ball, setting the tone for a poor fielding display. Mandhana might have departed in the second over when she miscued a pull off Em Arlott but a backtracking Capsey lost track of the ball, which landed next to her left shoulder at midwicket. Nat Sciver-Brunt was the only England player to go past 15 (Mike Egerton/PA) Mandhana, standing in as captain for the injured Harmanpreet Kaur, did not look back. Strong on the drive and cut, she slog swept Ecclestone's first ball back for six and did likewise from the fourth delivery as the left-arm spinner conceded an eye-watering 19 from her first over. She shared stands of 77 with Shafali Verma and 94 with Harleen Deol, who made 43 off 23 balls having been dropped on 26 after Wyatt-Hodge spilled a simple chance in the deep. Mandhana moved to three figures off 51 deliveries with back-to-back fours off Lauren Bell, who claimed three quick wickets by taking pace off the ball to finish with figures of 4-0-27-3. Ecclestone, who spent time out of county cricket this month to manage a sore quad and 'prioritise her wellbeing', had some reward in the final over when Mandhana miscued to Sciver-Brunt in the ring but the damage was done at the start of this five-match series, which resumes in Bristol on Tuesday.
