Six-year sentence after van attack left cyclist with lasting injuries
A man convicted of assault and dangerous driving was sentenced at Chester Crown Court on 21 October.
A 37-year-old man has been jailed for six years after being found guilty of section 18 assault and dangerous driving following an attack on a cyclist in Ellesmere Port.
Cheshire Police says the incident happened on 15 March 2024 in Marlborough Road. The cyclist sustained serious injuries and underwent surgery. The police report says the victim still requires mobility support more than two years later.
The sentence was imposed at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday 21 October 2026. The offender was also disqualified from driving for five years and must pass an extended test before returning to the road.
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Official Cheshire Constabulary sentencing report checked on 21 October 2026. The report states the defendant was convicted, not merely charged; unnecessary identifying details have been omitted.
- Cheshire Constabulary: six-year sentence after Ellesmere Port van attackcheshire.police.uk · Source published 21 Oct 2026, 14:10 BST
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