Violent Sidcup Thug Jailed for Brutal Attack on Two Police Officers
Horrific Assault Leaves Officers Seriously Injured
A rampaging thug has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a savage, unprovoked attack on two female Met Police officers. Mark Weatherley, 43, from Sidcup, launched the violent assault during a disturbance call, leaving the officers badly hurt. He was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court on 26 September and will serve an extra four years on licence after release.
The injured officers, both members of the South East Command Unit response team, remain off duty as they recover from serious injuries.
Detective Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry said: “This was an utterly horrific unprovoked attack on two officers who had attended the address in response to reports of a disturbance. As they tried to arrest Weatherley, he went berserk—punching and stamping on them repeatedly.
“I’m immensely grateful to the officers who bravely came to their colleagues’ aid, providing urgent medical help and quickly arresting Weatherley. Had they not stepped in, I’m certain Weatherley would have continued his brutal assault. The sheer hatred and violence he showed was deeply shocking and distressing.”
“This case is a harsh reminder of the dangers Met officers face daily while keeping London safe.”
Violence Erupts During Disturbance Call
- The attack took place around midday on 29 June at Weatherley’s Sidcup home.
- Police were initially attending to a female victim when Weatherley returned and turned threatening.
- Despite officers trying to calm him, Weatherley flew into a violent rage.
- He knocked one officer unconscious with a punch to the head, then beat and kicked the second while she was down.
- The thug continued attacking and verbally abusing the officers until backup arrived to arrest him.
- He chillingly told cops he would have done worse if the officers had been men.
Both women were rushed to hospital, suffering multiple facial fractures and a broken nose.
Thug Shows No Remorse in Custody
Weatherley’s violent behaviour didn’t stop at the scene. In custody, he was so aggressive investigators had to interview him through his cell door. He threatened officers and, when shown bodycam footage of the attack, coldly stated the officers “deserved it” and vowed he would do it again.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent on 29 July.
James Bowker, Senior Crown Prosecutor, said: “We built a watertight case using video, medical reports, and witness statements to reflect how serious Weatherley’s crimes were. Police officers do a tough, brave job protecting communities and must be able to work without fear. Today’s sentencing shows the law will always protect emergency workers.”
