Woman who attacked neighbour with spade is jailed

A 44-year-old woman has been jailed for 10 months after she attacked her neighbour with a spade, hitting him on the head.

Catherine Lloyd of George Street, Peterborough, set about her victim outside his home in the Woodston area of the city on 14 May, following a dispute that had been going on for three years.

The man, who was in his 20s, was left with a cut to his head that needed hospital treatment.

Lloyd was sentenced by a judge at Peterborough Crown Court after admitting causing grievous bodily harm without intent.

‘Move on’

Cambridgeshire Police said the neighbours had been in dispute about “various issues”.

Det Con Lloyd Davis said: “Catherine Lloyd’s behaviour in this case was completely unacceptable.

“Irrespective of any ongoing dispute, violence like this is not the answer.

“I’m pleased the victim can now move on.”

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