Man jailed for claw hammer attack on partner

A man who left his partner with life-threatening injuries when he attacked her with a hammer has been jailed for 18 years.

Nottinghamshire Police said Shaquel Kerr delayed seeking medical attention for his victim after attacking her at an address in East Leake on 31 March, making another call before ringing 999.

The woman, who was rushed to hospital by paramedics, had sustained a bleed on the brain and multiple fractures to her skull, face and spine, the force added.

Kerr, 30, of Pamela Road, Birmingham, was found guilty of attempted murder by a jury at Nottingham Crown Court on 24 September and returned for sentencing on Friday.

Police said Kerr repeatedly struck his then partner in the head with the claw hammer, leaving her with injuries that she is still recovering from.

He admitted the offence of wounding with intent but denied attempted murder, prompting the crown court trial.

After Kerr was sentenced, Det Con Emma White said: "The despicable actions of Shaquel Kerr that afternoon left his victim with injuries and trauma that she's still having to live with to this day.

"Bearing all of the in mind, it is to her absolute credit that she had the strength and courage to help us ensure he will now be locked up for a long time.

"Despite the considerable pain he'd already inflicted on this woman throughout the attack, Kerr somehow managed to make things worse by insisting this went to trial.

"Thankfully, the jury was able to see the truth and find him guilty of attempted murder."

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