About Careers Internship MedBlog Contact us
Medindia LOGIN REGISTER
Advertisement

Two British Women Jailed for Barbaric Torture of 19-year-old Girl on Suspicion of Mobile Phone Theft

by Gopalan on September 21, 2008 at 1:05 PM
 Two British Women Jailed for Barbaric Torture of 19-year-old Girl on Suspicion of Mobile Phone Theft

Two British women have been jailed for the barbaric torture they inflicted on a 19-year-old girl last year as they suspected the girl had stolen a mobile phone.

Francesca Raby, 18, and her friend Kelly Louise Garrity, 26, punched, burned, kicked and stabbed Katie McNamara before locking her in a cupboard.

Advertisement

The two women hacked off McNamara's long black hair and forced her to lick her own blood off the floor.

Sentencing the two women at Minshull Street Crown Court, Judge Jonathan Geake said: 'That night, possibly affected by a cocktail of drugs and alcohol, you allowed your darker sides to get the better of you in a most bizarre way. It was quite inexplicable.'
Advertisement

After the sentencing, McNamara, now 20, spoke of her horrific attack, Daily Mail reports.

She said: 'I thought I was going to die. They were going to keep me another night if the neighbour had not turned up.

'I kept asking them to stop but they carried on, laughing at me. I was really scared when they were stamping on my head. I couldn't escape they had locked the front door and there were two of them, I had no chance.

'They cut my hair and then put my face into a mirror and said "you don't look so pretty now". Maybe they were jealous of my looks. I will never forgive them for what they did.'

Katie's injuries were so severe her mother Denise didn't even recognise her in the hospital bed

Garrity was sentenced to four years in prison and Raby 40 months in a young offenders' institution after both pleading guilty.

McNamara originally fell out with Raby after the latter had accused her of stealing her mobile phone in November.

Later that day, Raby phoned her up apologising and asked her to come to an address in Farnworth, Bolton.

After she arrived at the house with another friend, the two women pulled her by the hair into the kitchen and started kicking and beating her.

McNamara's friend attempted to intervene, but was threatened and told to leave.

She was then taken by taxi to a second house, where two men joined in the attack.

During the attack, McNamara lost conscious repeatedly.

As well as being punched, kicked and stamped on, she was burned with cigarettes and Garrity threw a kitchen knife at her.

A female neighbour visited the house the following morning, where Garrity and Raby showed what they had done to McNamara.

They told the woman they would kill her if she told police.

After being hospitalised, McNamara spent four months receiving treatment as an outpatient. Her hearing has been permanently damaged.



Source: Medindia
GPL/S
Font : A-A+

Advertisement

Advertisement
Advertisement

Recommended Readings

Latest Lifestyle and Wellness News

Work Breaks - Need of the Hour to Counteract Prolonged Sitting
Prolonged sitting among office goers, pose risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and certain types of cancers.
Fear of Garlic Bad Breath? Try Deodorizing Effect of Yogurt
Yogurt's protein and fat content demonstrated its unidentified deodorizing properties against garlic's pungent odor.
Smoking Tobacco and Cannabis Tied to Depression Risk
People who smoke tobacco and cannabis have an increased risk of depression and anxiety than those who use either substance alone or not at all.
Prevent Cognitive Decline in High-Activity Jobs
Research reveals the association between cognitive impairment and physically demanding careers, emphasizing the need for preventative strategies.
Physical Activity's Importance in Combating Sedentary Lifestyle
Excessive and protracted sedentary mode of life can result in cardiovascular problems, loss of muscle mass, increased body fat, and more.
View All
This site uses cookies to deliver our services.By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy, and our Terms of Use  Ok, Got it. Close
MediBotMediBot
Greetings! How can I assist you?MediBot
×

Two British Women Jailed for Barbaric Torture of 19-year-old Girl on Suspicion of Mobile Phone Theft Personalised Printable Document (PDF)

Please complete this form and we'll send you a personalised information that is requested

You may use this for your own reference or forward it to your friends.

Please use the information prudently. If you are not a medical doctor please remember to consult your healthcare provider as this information is not a substitute for professional advice.

Name *

Email Address *

Country *

Areas of Interests