Brothers’ Day of Mayhem Ends Behind Bars
Stephen and John McCabe caused chaos across Gateshead and Sunderland on April 4 last year. Their violent spree began with smashing through a petrol station’s glass doors in Gateshead in the early hours.
Shop Assistant Threatened, Stole Booze and Vapes
The brothers forced the shop assistant to hide in a back office as they threatened him and helped themselves to alcohol and vapes. Their rampage didn’t stop there.
Brutal Attack Leaves Victim’s Ear Bitten Off
Later, after crashing a drinking session at their sister’s house, Stephen McCabe attacked a man, biting off part of his ear in a savage assault.
City-Centre Violence Against Locals and Driving Lesson Terror
The pair then headed to Sunderland, where they hurled abuse at people outside a hostel before smashing its windows when told to move on.
Next, they targeted a driving instructor and pupil mid-lesson. John McCabe, wielding a knife, threatened to stab the pupil if she didn’t exit the car. The terrified duo escaped as the brothers smashed the car’s windscreen with beer bottles.
Police Arrest Leads to Prison Sentences
Northumbria Police swiftly arrested the McCabe brothers despite suffering assaults from the pair. Stephen McCabe, 36, of Sunderland, admitted charges including burglary, unlawful wounding, criminal damage, attempted robbery, and assaulting emergency workers. He was locked up for six years at Newcastle Crown Court on April 21.
John McCabe, 35, of Gateshead, pleaded guilty to burglary, criminal damage, attempted robbery, possessing a bladed article, and assault on emergency workers. He received a prison sentence of four years and four months.
