Violent Medway Offender Locked Up for Stabbing, Robbery and Assaults on Police
Between 2019 and 2021, Enrico Tenaglia terrorised Medway and his hometown with a string of brutal crimes. He stabbed a man with a broken bottle, robbed a woman of her car, and attacked four Kent Police officers. Now, he’s behind bars – but that’s just the start.
Stabbing at Gillingham Pub
On 10 August 2019, Tenaglia approached a man inside a Gillingham pub claiming they were old pals. They drank together for hours before heading to a home in Livingstone Road. But things turned sour when the victim told Tenaglia to leave after uncomfortable comments towards a woman.
Outside, Tenaglia stabbed the man in the arm with a broken bottle, leaving a deep wound. He then kicked down the front door before escaping the scene.
Car Snatched During Window Smash in Rochester
Just over a month later, on 20 September 2019, Tenaglia visited a known man’s flat in Rochester. Denied entry, he smashed a window with a paving slab, stuck his head through the broken glass, and demanded to meet the resident.
At the same time, a woman leaving the building had her car keys snatched – and Tenaglia made off with her car.
Assault on Police Ends with Taser
On the night of 24-25 September 2021, police were called to an Edenbridge property after Tenaglia, who was banned from the address by a restraining order, caused havoc. Armed with a knife, he tore cupboards off the kitchen wall after finding a shoe belonging to another man.
When officers arrived, Tenaglia tried to flee but was caught hiding upstairs. Although he initially cooperated, he suddenly attacked an officer. Three colleagues rushed to help and all were assaulted, with one officer bitten so badly their skin split. Police had to fire a taser to subdue him.
Dangerous Offender Finally Sentenced
Tenaglia was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on 4 March 2022 after admitting numerous offences including grievous bodily harm, robbery, wounding a police officer with intent, multiple assaults on police, breaching restraining orders, criminal damage, possessing a blade, and failing to surrender to custody.
Detective Constable Amy Jeffrey, who led the stabbing and robbery investigations, said: “There can be little doubt that Tenaglia has an excessive propensity for violence which makes him a serious danger to members of the public.
He has caused an incredible amount of harm to his victims and continued to show no sign of remorse during our enquiries. I am pleased that he is now off our streets for a considerable period of time. The public are undoubtedly safer with him in prison and I sincerely hope that everyone he targeted can feel a sense of justice from this outcome.”
Police Constable Callum Tuckett, who investigated the assaults on officers, added: “The violence Tenaglia showed towards our police officers is completely unacceptable, as is any assault committed against them while they lawfully complete their duties.
I am pleased he has been held to account and robustly dealt with.”
Tenaglia also twice ignored restraining orders against a woman known to him and will face a strict three-year licence when his prison term ends.
