Whitburn thug punched, kicked and choked woman unconscious during horrific attack

A violent thug from South Tyneside has been jailed after after beating a woman unconscious in an appalling attack.

Daniel Chapman, 26, has been jailed for five years and two months after Newcastle Crown Court heard he punched, kicked and choked his victim until she momentarily lost consciousness in the attack in April this year.

Following the sickening assault, which lasted up to 45 minutes, the victim managed to run to a nearby house for help.

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But Chapman followed her, smashing the door by kicking it before continuing the appalling violence. When police arrived on the evening of April 10, the victim – who Chapman warned would be killed – was covered in blood and had bruising to her body and face.

Chapman, of Rose Crescent, Whitburn, was detained and later pleaded guilty to making threats to kill, assault and causing criminal damage. On Friday (October 28), he appeared at Newcastle Crown Court and was jailed for five years and two months, with a three-year extended licence period.

Daniel Chapman was jailed at Newcastle Crown Court (Northumbria Police)

Detective Constable Gemma Clark, of Northumbria Police, said: “The victim in this case has shown incredible bravery ever since she was put through this terrible ordeal. It is because of her courage, patience and cooperation that her attacker has now been rightly brought to justice and handed a significant spell behind bars.

"There is absolutely no place for violence like this in our communities, and we are absolutely committed to ensuring perpetrators are taken off our streets. Chapman has shown he cannot be trusted to live in a lawful society.

"I sincerely hope this outcome offers the victim some comfort, and that her amazing bravery can inspire other victims of violent offences to come forward and contact police. As a force, we will not tolerate violent crime and will use every tactic at our disposal to bring effective justice against those who commit such heinous offences."

If you have been a victim of crime, report it to police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of the Northumbria Police website or by calling 101. In an emergency, or if a crime is taking place, always ring 999.

You can also pass on information anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers by ringing 0800 555 111.

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