Men Jailed for “Cold-Blooded” Assault Over Phone Charger

Two individuals have received prison sentences for perpetrating a “cold-blooded” assault on a vulnerable man, an incident that originated from a dispute over a phone charger. Jordan Coxhead, 24, residing at Grove Street, Cheltenham, played a primary role in the assault, repeatedly attacking the victim, a man in his 40s, for several hours during July, according to information presented at Gloucester Crown Court. He admitted guilt to section 18 wounding with intent and received a sentence of five years and three months in prison. Andrew Brazington, 54, also from Cheltenham, participated in the assault, confessing to a lesser involvement of striking the victim once. He was sentenced to two years on Tuesday. The court heard that the victim was acquainted with both men, and Coxhead recorded portions of the attack, distributing the footage to others and bragging in a group chat. Coxhead was convinced the victim possessed a phone charger he desired, and despite the victim’s denial, Coxhead refused to believe him. On 25 July, the two men proceeded to the victim’s residence and issued threats to stab him if he did not exit his room. Upon the man’s departure, he endured an extended assault in the garden. Judge Rupert Lowe stated: “You carried out a cold-blooded, pre-meditated and prolonged assault on a completely innocent man.” “He was completely helpless against this onslaught of violence.” The victim sustained facial injuries, blurred vision, bruising, and a cerebral hemorrhage. He necessitates continuous medical care. In a personal statement, the victim described the assault as “degrading and humiliating.” He recounted: “I honestly thought I was going to die.” He added: “The attack happened at my home, where I thought I was safe, and due to this, I remain continuously anxious and on edge.” “When I do manage to fall asleep, the flashbacks wake me up.” Coxhead also pleaded guilty to threatening an individual with a bladed article, receiving a six-month sentence to be served concurrently. Both individuals were issued 15-year restraining orders for the victim’s protection.