Beast jailed for 29 years after savage attack on woman in Newcastle
Shocking night out turns deadly
Matthew Stevens, 28, was found guilty of attempted murder by a jury at Newcastle Crown Court after a six-day trial in December. The court heard how Stevens met his victim during a night out on March 10, 2022. Instead of taking her home, he lured her into a taxi and drove her to Brunswick Village, ignoring her desperate pleas.
Brutal attack captured on CCTV
CCTV footage showed the pair walking along Drysdale Crescent towards nearby fields at around 3am, just moments before Stevens launched a vicious assault. The victim was left naked, barely conscious, and with severe facial injuries.
Heroic dog walker finds victim, police gather damning evidence
A dog walker stumbled across the battered woman in the early hours, surrounded by her discarded clothes strewn across the grass. Rushed to hospital, she received critical care but had no memory of the horrific ordeal.
Police swiftly launched an investigation. Using telecom data from Stevens’ phone, witness accounts, and CCTV, they built a strong case. Officers discovered Stevens’ blood-stained clothing and recovered the victim’s bracelets when arresting him at his Drysdale Crescent home.
Harsh sentence for Newcastle attacker
Stevens was charged and found guilty of attempted murder. Today, he was sentenced to 29 years in prison, with an extended licence period of three years. Justice served for a terrifying night no one will forget.
