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Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Family of pensioner beaten to death by thug slam killer's 'insulting' sentence
Vile Jake Saunders starts his first full day behind bars today but the family of his brave victim, Anthony Jacob, say they are 'disgusted' by the length of his sentence The family of a brave pensioner who was beaten to death by a vicious thug say they are "disgusted and insulted" by the sentence handed to his killer. Anthony Jacob confronted drunken Jake Saunders when he found him jumping up and down on a Volkswagen van in the street. The 19-year-old turned on Mr Jacob and spent 10 minutes brutally beating him in a barbaric attack. The 75-year-old had every bone in his face broken leaving him unrecognisable to his own family. Saunders was handed a life sentence for murder but told he will serve a minimum 15 years before he can be considered for parole. But Mr Jacob's daughter Tina stormed out of the court in disgust at the sentence. Afterwards she slammed the justice system and said the sentence was an insult to her father. She said: "There is absolutely no peace here, he should've got a lot more, it's an insult to my innocent dad, he did nothing wrong. Disgusted." The 'utterly brutal and senseless' attack happened on December 10 last year on Abbotsbury Road in Weymouth, Dorset. Saunders was drunk and upset at the time after his girlfriend had split up with him that day. He took out his anger by smashing up a random VW Transporter van. Mr Jacob, a retired bricklayer and much-loved community stalwart, was walking home from the pub at the time and tried to stop Saunders. Edward Culver, prosecuting, said: "[A witness] saw Jake Saunders throwing Anthony Jacob against the van before pushing him down, punching him on the floor, kicked him in the face. "He stamped on his head before repeatedly jumping on his head. At one point he bent down, grabbing him and throwing his head down on the floor. By then Mr Jacob was no longer moving, he didn't retaliate to the onslaught he faced. "Jake Saunders repeatedly picked him up and slammed him back down to the ground." Mr Jacob had a total of 30 different injuries and suffered a cardiac arrest at the scene. He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries nine days later. Saunders was arrested a short time after the attack and assaulted three police officers. He pleaded guilty to Mr Saunders' murder as well as three counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker. Bournemouth Crown Court heard moving victim impact statements from several family members, including Mr Jacob's brother and daughters. His brother Gordon Jacob said "there's no justice, just pain". He said: "I couldn't have wished for a better brother. But my precious memories are now all tainted by how he died. "n the end, those things I loved and respected of him got him killed. "When they took us to see him I told them they had taken us to the wrong bed. I had no recognition of the man in front of me." Daughter Teresa Green said: "My dad was a good man, who enjoyed a simple life. He never did any one any harm. He was just walking home and doing the right thing. He did nothing to deserve what happened to him. "I couldn't recognise my own dad. His face, so swollen and bruised, will haunt me for ever. It is completely sickening." Nick Robinson, defending, said Saunders was genuinely remorseful. He read a letter written by Saunders to the court and Mr Jacob's family which said: "I am truly sorry for my disgusting actions. I'm sorry for taking his life and destroying your family. Every day I wish I could go back and change what has happened, not for myself, but for you." Judge Susan Evans KC said: "The loss of Tony Jacob has been utterly devastating to his family. There's nothing this court can do that can begin to make up for his tragic loss. "He did what a particularly courageous and decent member of the public would do when presented with someone carrying out wanton criminal damage. Despite being 75 years of age, he challenged you. He was walking away when you cowardly attacked him from behind. He was plainly unconscious and unresponsive." She said Saunders did pose a high risk of danger to the public and handed him a life sentence in a young offenders' institute with a minimum of 15 years before he is eligible to be considered for release.
Daily Record
26-04-2025
- Daily Record
BMW stolen after thieves target Scots home in late-night robbery
A BMW and a haul of electronics were stolen from a home in Broxburn. Thieves targeted the property in Badger Park, West Lothian, sometime between 3.50am and 4.50am on Friday, April 25. Raiders entered the home and made off with a number of electronic items. A grey BMW M140i with the registration SY17 OPV was also nicked from the driveway. It is unclear how many people were involved in the robbery. Police Scotland are now appealing for information following the break-in and theft. Detective Constable Natalie Civil said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone with any information to contact us. 'I would also ask anyone with private CCTV or any drivers who were in the area at the time and may have dash-cam footage to come forward.' Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0554 of 25 April, 2025. This comes after, in a separate incident , a pensioner was battered and robbed by a masked gang in his home in Motherwell. A 74-year-old man was attacked by a gang of four masked thugs who forced entry into his property on Clydesdale Street at around 2.45am on Sunday, April 10. The men - all dressed in dark clothing with their faces covered - threatened and attacked the victim before making off with his VW Transporter van, which was loaded with tools. It's understood the thugs spoke with local accents and were wearing gloves. Officers are continuing to carry out door-to-door enquiries and will be reviewing any relevant CCTV footage. Enquiries have established the four men were hanging around in the street before entering the house. Detective Constable Saajan Learie said: 'The motive for this attack is unknown and it's imperative we trace those responsible. I am appealing to anyone in the area who may have seen or heard something to get in touch with us. Your information could prove vital in our enquiries. 'I would also urge people with dash cams and doorbell recording equipment to check their footage , there may be images relevant to our investigation.' Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 0505 of Sunday, 20 April, 2025. Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @Daily_Record - the official Daily Record Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Daily Record, Sunday Mail and Record Online Trinity Mirror is one of the largest multimedia publishers in the UK and Ireland with an award-winning portfolio of media brands.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Yahoo
Driver crashed van into ditch after admitting drinking 'sh*t load' of alcohol
AN APOLOGETIC Isle of Wight drink driver who crashed his van into a ditch after drinking a 'sh*t load' of alcohol told magistrates he deserves everything he gets. Jonathan Weaver, of Sandown Road, Bembridge, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates on Tuesday, February 25. The 41-year-old admitted drink driving in his home village on December 30 of last year. Prosecutor, Leah Dillon, said police were alerted by a member of the public at around 6pm reporting a van being driven erratically. Read more: Man in 40s charged with drink driving on Isle of Wight She said they suspected the driver, Weaver, was intoxicated, and he was then seen to crash his VW Transporter into a ditch. When approached by police, the court heard Weaver couldn't remember what had happened, smelt of alcohol, and his speech was slurred. When asked by attending officers if he had consumed alcohol, Weaver replied: 'Yeah, I've had a sh*t load.' He was found well over the limit, registering a reading of 89 when the drink drive limit is 35. Weaver, representing himself, expressed disgust at his own decision to drive. He apologised to the public and to his family, calling himself a stupid man who deserves everything he gets. 'I'm sorry, it was terrible,' said Weaver, a self-employed contractor. Weaver, who has eight previous convictions for 17 offences, was fined £346 and disqualified from driving for 22 months. He was ordered to pay costs of £85 and a £138 surcharge.
BBC News
18-02-2025
- BBC News
Pedestrian dies after being hit by van on A85 near Connel
A 37-year-old man has died after being hit by a van on the A85 in Argyll and pedestrian was struck by a VW Transporter between Connel and Dunbeg at about 21:30 on was taken to hospital but died shortly after say he had been walking towards Connel at the time of the accident. They have appealed for any witnesses to get in touch. A section of the A85 remains closed while a crash investigation have being asked to avoid the area.
