Brutal Attack in Cambridge Ends with Jail for Abuser
Violent Early Morning Assault
Alan Abbott, 49, launched a vicious attack on his ex-partner in Arbury, Cambridge, at around 5am on Friday, 13 October. He threw her into his bedroom and struck her about 30 times over a 20-minute ordeal. The victim was so desperate she called Abbott’s sister for help.
Abbott didn’t stop there. He bashed her head repeatedly with her own mobile phone, leaving her fearing for her life. He chillingly told her he planned to kill her and didn’t care if he went to prison.
Terrified Escape and Police Confrontation
Abbott’s sister finally intervened, allowing the victim to flee the house barefoot, leaving her car keys behind. She desperately knocked on neighbours’ doors for help and hid behind a fence when Abbott chased her. Eventually, he gave up and walked away.
Police arrived at 6.30am to find the victim covered in blood. Abbott had taken her car, revving the engine nearby. In a dangerous move, Abbott rammed a police car before crashing into a tree. He then charged at officers, who had to use PAVA spray to stop him.
During the struggle, Abbott pulled two officers’ hair and threw them to the ground. One suffered back injuries; the other had scratches on her face, arm, and hand, damaging her police equipment.
Arrest and Court Sentence
An off-duty detective nearby jumped in to help restrain Abbott. While in the police van, Abbott spat in the cage, declaring the officers “deserved it.” Meanwhile, the victim was rushed to hospital for treatment of her injuries.
On Wednesday, 6 December at Cambridge Crown Court, Abbott was jailed for three years and four months. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges:
- Actual bodily harm
- Aggravated vehicle taking and property damage under £5,000
- Dangerous driving, driving without a licence or insurance
- Two counts of assault on emergency workers
- Three counts of criminal damage (no separate penalty)
Abbott was also banned from driving for four and a half years and must retake his test. Plus, he faces a seven-year restraining order to keep him away from his victim.
