Saturday 21 February 2009

No mercy for ailing mother, but escapes jail

By Anli Hung

Gary Michael Cade, of Woodhouse, escaped jail after magistrate heard how he attacked his old mother because of being drunk.

48-year-old Cade was charged with being drunk and disorderly last June, which is his last conviction. Last Christmas Eve, he offended his 68-year-old mother after being drunk. He hit her head on radiator.

Mr. Cade pleaded guilty at Sheffield Magistrate Court to the charge of being drunk and disorderly. He was given community service and 9 months under probation supervision. Also, he has to get treatment for alcohol abuse and attend all appointment.

Mr. Neofytou, prosecuting, told the Court that his mother tried to phone police at the first time but the offender was there, she hung up. “She then phoned up her daughter and was saying “Help! Help! He’s hitting me.” Her daughter came round and phoned police. When they came, they see the elder’s head has been injuried.” said Mr. Neofytou.

Mr. Odonoven, for the defence, provides a medical report of the elder woman. He said: “Mr. Cade has breached his bail and has spent 2 months in prison. He receives incapacity.”

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