A dad violently attacked his daughter's ex-partner with a bat after their relationship ended following allegations of domestic violence.
Brian Wright, 52, sprung an attack at his daughter's home when her ex-partner and his friend went to her address in order to pick up belongings from a garden shed. Wright was then seen "gunning" up the road in a car, before getting out and badly beating the ex-partner with a yellow bat. The man's friend was also attacked, and required 30 stitches in his lip.
Brian Wright's son, Simon Wright, 29, also attended the scene and joined in on the attack on the two men. On Thursday, both men appeared at Durham Crown Court to be sentenced for affray. Brian Wright was also sentenced for grievous bodily harm with intent. The defendants both pleaded guilty to their charges at a previous hearing.
