Holyhead Man Jailed for Brutal Attack on Elderly Neighbour

A man has been jailed after knocking on a pensioner’s door and launching a “vicious” unprovoked attack that left the elderly victim with broken bones. 👮‍♂️

Jason Owen, 36, of Llaingoch, Holyhead, was sentenced to two years and three months at Caernarfon Crown Court today after admitting to grievous bodily harm against a 75-year-old man.

The court heard how residents on the Tan-y-Foel estate in Holyhead were disturbed by Owen, who appeared “seemingly intoxicated” at around 7:30pm on January 9. Prosecutor Catherine Elvin detailed how Owen initially forced his way into the home of Nicola Jones while carrying a bottle of alcohol and Coke before being removed by her son.

After unsuccessfully returning to Ms Jones’ property, Owen approached Richard Roberts, demanding he order him a taxi. When Mr Roberts explained he didn’t have a phone, Owen called him offensive names.

The violence escalated when Owen knocked on 75-year-old Brendan Kenny’s door as the pensioner was preparing to watch football. In what was described as a “vicious and ferocious” attack, Owen pushed and punched Mr Kenny in the face, leaving him on the floor with serious injuries.

Witnesses reported that even when someone shouted “Oi! He’s an old man!”, Owen continued the assault, telling Mr Kenny: “Get up, you f*****g m**g.”

Mr Kenny suffered a broken nose, broken cheekbone and dislodged jaw in the attack. In his statement, he described having hazy memories of the incident, only recalling trying to push the defendant out and then being “cradled by his sisters” who live nearby.

The elderly victim’s sisters had to clean blood stains from his carpet and hallway. Mr Kenny now has a “misshapen” nose as a permanent reminder of the attack that has destroyed his confidence.

In mitigation, defence lawyer Hunter Gray said Owen was “deeply sorry” and in an “emotionally-fragile state” at the time. The court heard that Owen had converted to become a Jehovah’s Witness three years ago and “sees himself as a different person” with higher standards.

His Honour Judge Timothy Petts described the assault as “vicious” and told Owen: “You are ashamed, as you should be, for what you did to this man.”