CASEY BELL OF SOUTH SHIELDS AND HARROW SENTENCED FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE AND VIOLENCE
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South Shields Animal Abuser
Casey Bell, a man born around 1993 with no fixed address but with strong connections to South Shields and Harrow, was convicted in 2023 of a series of violent and abusive acts against his former partner. His actions included a brutal campaign of domestic violence that escalated to the point of physical assault, property damage, and threats to life.
Bell’s history of violence is extensive, with a staggering 74 previous convictions. Despite this, he was still subject to a restraining order following a prior incident involving the same woman. In that earlier episode, Bell urinated on her bed and ominously declared, “You are not going to have anyone else sleeping in this bed again,” a statement that underscored his controlling and threatening behavior.
During the recent assault, the woman attempted to remove the covers from her bed, only to be met with violent blows raining down on her head. Bell then proceeded to stand on the bed, gripping the headboard, and began stamping repeatedly on her head and stomach, causing her significant physical harm. In a distressing turn, he also attacked her dog when it tried to intervene and protect her, further demonstrating his brutality.
Bell’s violence escalated when he armed himself with scissors and threw a pint glass at his victim. The glass was deflected by her arm but shattered against the wall, adding to her injuries and fear. The woman recounted her terror, stating she believed Bell intended to kill her during the attack. In addition to the physical assault, Bell smashed her phone, stole £210, her bicycle, and her house key, leaving her feeling vulnerable and helpless.
In her victim impact statement, she described the extent of her injuries, revealing bruising across her arms, stomach, and other parts of her body. She expressed her ongoing fear for her safety, saying, “It’s getting to the point where I’m really scared for my safety.” She also recounted the distress of witnessing her dog being attacked and expressed her fear of Bell, stating, “I thought I would be killed during the attack. I wish him no harm, only to be happy and healthy but away from me.”
Bell’s criminal record includes numerous offenses, and he was found guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, harassment, theft, and criminal damage. He was sentenced to three years in prison. Notably, he was not prosecuted for animal cruelty despite the attack on the dog.
During the sentencing hearing, the court heard that Bell’s difficult childhood and poor mental health were factors in his behavior. The judge emphasized the seriousness of his actions and the need to protect victims from further harm, resulting in the three-year custodial sentence. Bell’s history of violence and disregard for court orders highlight the ongoing threat he poses to others, especially in the context of domestic abuse cases in South Shields and beyond.
Bell’s history of violence is extensive, with a staggering 74 previous convictions. Despite this, he was still subject to a restraining order following a prior incident involving the same woman. In that earlier episode, Bell urinated on her bed and ominously declared, “You are not going to have anyone else sleeping in this bed again,” a statement that underscored his controlling and threatening behavior.
During the recent assault, the woman attempted to remove the covers from her bed, only to be met with violent blows raining down on her head. Bell then proceeded to stand on the bed, gripping the headboard, and began stamping repeatedly on her head and stomach, causing her significant physical harm. In a distressing turn, he also attacked her dog when it tried to intervene and protect her, further demonstrating his brutality.
Bell’s violence escalated when he armed himself with scissors and threw a pint glass at his victim. The glass was deflected by her arm but shattered against the wall, adding to her injuries and fear. The woman recounted her terror, stating she believed Bell intended to kill her during the attack. In addition to the physical assault, Bell smashed her phone, stole £210, her bicycle, and her house key, leaving her feeling vulnerable and helpless.
In her victim impact statement, she described the extent of her injuries, revealing bruising across her arms, stomach, and other parts of her body. She expressed her ongoing fear for her safety, saying, “It’s getting to the point where I’m really scared for my safety.” She also recounted the distress of witnessing her dog being attacked and expressed her fear of Bell, stating, “I thought I would be killed during the attack. I wish him no harm, only to be happy and healthy but away from me.”
Bell’s criminal record includes numerous offenses, and he was found guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, harassment, theft, and criminal damage. He was sentenced to three years in prison. Notably, he was not prosecuted for animal cruelty despite the attack on the dog.
During the sentencing hearing, the court heard that Bell’s difficult childhood and poor mental health were factors in his behavior. The judge emphasized the seriousness of his actions and the need to protect victims from further harm, resulting in the three-year custodial sentence. Bell’s history of violence and disregard for court orders highlight the ongoing threat he poses to others, especially in the context of domestic abuse cases in South Shields and beyond.