Shannon Cook, jailed for a savage stabbing outside a busy Whitstable pub, is now on Kent Police’s most-wanted list. Authorities are hunting her down to recall her to prison after she broke the terms of her release.
Whitstable Stabbing Horror
Cook was locked up for two and a half years in May 2023 for her role in a brutal attack outside the Duke of Cumberland pub on Whitstable High Street. Victim Jack Bardrick was stabbed multiple times right in front of his terrified girlfriend.
The brutal brawl unfolded just after midnight on May 14, 2022. Cook confronted Jack and his mates on Horsebridge Road, sparking a verbal fight with provocative remarks. Then she called her boyfriend, Lewis Jones, falsely claiming she’d been attacked.
Jones, with his cousin Bradley Jones and accomplice Alfie Scott, arrived in a Land Rover, turning the argument into a violent assault.
Frenzied Attack Caught on CCTV
CCTV footage shown at trial revealed Jones launching a savage punch-and-kick attack on Jack. Scott joined in, stabbing Jack repeatedly. Jack suffered deep cuts to his face and stab wounds in his back.
Meanwhile, Cook was seen holding back Jack’s girlfriend, Georgina McKinnon, who begged the attackers to stop.
“The attack left me unable to eat solid food for a week,” Jack told the court. Georgina said she felt “completely broken” by the ordeal.
Harsh Sentences for Whitstable Attackers
- Shannon Cook, once of Brook Road, got 2½ years for unlawful wounding but was cleared of wounding with intent.
- Alfie Scott, from Stodmarsh Road, Fordwich, branded dangerous and jailed for 13 years.
- Lewis Jones, also formerly from Brook Road, Swalecliffe, sentenced to 8 years 6 months.
Cook Now On Kent Police Most-Wanted List
Kent Police confirmed Cook is wanted back in custody after breaking her release terms. No details on the breach have been released.
Officers believe Cook has ties to Herne Bay, Whitstable, and Thanet and may be hiding nearby. A fresh image has been circulated as the hunt intensifies.
“If you see Shannon Cook or know where she is, do not approach her. Contact us immediately,” said a Kent Police spokesperson.
Spot Cook? Here’s What To Do
If you spot Shannon Cook, call 999 immediately and quote reference 46/26378/25.
You can also give info anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their online form.
