A 42-year-old man from Blackfield has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison for an unprovoked assault on a woman in Holbury that left her with serious injuries. Michael James Hitchcox appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on 24 April after pleading guilty to head-butting and punching a woman in her 20s.
Assault Details
The attack caused the victim to suffer actual bodily harm (ABH), including cuts to her lip. The serious nature of the assault led to a swift legal response.
Sentencing Outcome
In addition to imprisonment, Hitchcox received a two-year restraining order preventing contact with the victim. He was also ordered to pay £285 in compensation and court costs.
Additional Offences
Hitchcox’s driving licence was endorsed with six penalty points after admitting to driving without third-party insurance and violating licence conditions.
