Sweet Factory Worker Convicted of Attempted Murder After Christmas Party Horror
Andrew Wrigglesworth, 50, a sweet factory worker from Cleckheaton, was convicted today at Leeds Crown Court for the attempted murder of six men following a shocking attack at a Christmas party in December 2019.
Christmas Party Brawl Sparks Deadly Rampage
The incident unfolded in the early hours of 22 December at Moorlands Working Men’s Club. As the party was winding down, Wrigglesworth got into a fight and was punched in the face, igniting his fury.
Witnesses say he shouted, “I’m going to f****ing kill them. I’m going to run them over.” Moments later, he jumped into his vehicle, mounted the pavement, and deliberately charged at six men.
Six Men Knocked Down, One Seriously Injured
- Five victims suffered injuries, some knocked unconscious.
- One man was very seriously hurt in the terrifying ordeal.
- Wrigglesworth sped away from the scene with his windscreen smashed, leaving chaos behind.
CPS Condemns Attack, Calls for Heavy Sentence
Tariq Bostan from the Crown Prosecution Service blasted the attack: “This was an appalling act where Mr Wrigglesworth used his car as a weapon, ploughing into six men like bowling pins.”
He added, “It’s only sheer luck that nobody died that night. It could have been a complete tragedy.”
Bostan slammed Wrigglesworth’s refusal to take responsibility and warned, “He now faces a substantial prison sentence and plenty of time to reflect on the folly of his actions.”
