Three sisters and their friend have been sentenced for a brutal and unprovoked attack on a woman in Scarborough that left her with life-changing injuries.
Sentences Handed Down
The four attackers, who launched a vicious assault in the early hours of October 28, 2023, have now faced justice:
- Toni Lee Patterson, 32, of Cross Street – jailed for eight years
- Ellie Patterson, 20, of Springhill Road – sentenced to seven years and three months in a Young Offenders Institution
- Abbie Patterson, 19, also of Springhill Road – received a suspended sentence
- Tania Louise Stott, 35, also of Cross Street – jailed for one year
Brutal Attack on Innocent Victim
The victim, a woman in her 50s, was enjoying a night out in Scarborough when she was set upon by the four women.
She was punched, kicked, and beaten unconscious in an attack described in court as savage and relentless.
Judge Condemns the Attack
During sentencing, the judge strongly condemned the unprovoked assault, highlighting the lasting physical and emotional impact on the victim.
“This was a cowardly and sustained attack on a defenceless woman who had done nothing to provoke such violence,” the judge said.
Police Statement
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson added:
“This was a shocking and vicious attack that has left the victim with lasting injuries. Violence of this nature will not be tolerated, and we hope these sentences serve as a warning to others.”
Justice Served
The victim continues to receive medical treatment for her injuries, and authorities have urged anyone who witnesses similar violent incidents to report them immediately.
