Man jailed following serious assault in Nantwich

A man who pleaded guilty to one count of grievous bodily harm without intent. in Nantwich Town Centre, has been jailed.

Caine Mellor appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday 15th of September where he was sentenced to 28 months in prison.

The 27-year-old of Smith Grove, Crewe, had earlier pleaded guilty to one count of grievous bodily harm without intent.

The court heard how at around 1.30am on Sunday 9th of June 2024 the victim, a 33-year-old man from Oldham, was walking through the town centre with his partner when he was involved in an altercation with Mellor.

Following this altercation, the victim was punched in the face by Mellor, causing him to immediately fall to the ground.

Mellor then ran away, leaving the victim unconscious.

The victim was subsequently taken to hospital where it was discovered that he had sustained significant fractures to his skull. It was also revealed that he had sustained brain trauma, requiring emergency surgery.

Mellor was arrested a few months later after he was identified by members of the public from the CCTV following a police media appeal.

During questioning he answered no comments to all questions, appearing to show no remorse.

However, upon appearing in court he pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm without intent.

Following the sentencing, Detective Sergeant Ryan Ogden, said:

“I welcome the custodial sentence handed to Mellor and I hope that it acts as a warning to others.

“What may seem like a single punch can have many undesired consequences – what occurred that evening could have resulted in a fatal injury being sustained.

“The victim in this case sustained serious injuries as a result of his ordeal and while he will never be able to forget what happened to him, I hope that this sentence will provide him with some reassurance.”