Market Rasen man admits attacking woman with a wooden chair leg

A Market Rasen man attacked a woman friend with a wooden chair leg after arguing with her, Lincoln Crown Court was told today (Friday).
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Ryan Richardson, 29, of Jameson Bridge Street, grabbed Maxine Kay by the hair and pulled her to the ground.

Robert Sandford, prosecuting, said: “Richardson punched her. He then went into his own home and came back and struck her with a wooden chair leg.”

Richardson went on to kick his victim before spitting at her and telling her he had a contagious disease.

Mr Sandford said the incident had a significant impact on Ms Kay who has since been diagnosed as suffering from post traumatic stress disorder as a direct result of the assault.

David Eager, in mitigation, said Richardson had no previous convictions and suffers from mental health problems.

He told the court: “Miss Kay was formerly a friend of his.

“There does not seem to be any reason for his behaviour other than his personality disorder.”

Richardson admitted a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm as a result of the incident on 21 May 2015.

He was given a 12 month jail sentence suspended for two years with supervision and a rehabilitation activity requirement of up to 30 days.

Judge Simon Hirst also imposed an indefinite restraining order banning Richardson from contacting Maxine Kay.

The judge said: “It is clear that there is a connection between his disorder and how he behaved.”