Two brothers subjected a man to a terrifying attack in his own home while stealing from him.
Jordan Mackell had already been involved in one frightening episode at the victim's home, during which he was threatened with a knife as demands for cash were made.
Less than three weeks later, he returned, with brother Corey Mackell and subjected the victim, who knew them, to a violent attack while trying to conceal their identities with a mask and motorbike helmet.
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Newcastle Crown Court heard the first offence happened on April 4 last year at the man's home on Saltwell Road, Gateshead.
Jordan Mackell and girlfriend Jordin Murray turned up around 6pm.
Mackell pushed past him to get inside when he answered the door and demanded money while holding a ten-inch knife.
He then gave Murray a knife, which she pointed, preventing him from going further back into his home.
After searching for money, they made off with some loose change.
Mackell and Murray pleaded guilty to affray for that offence.
On April 23, Mackell returned with his brother and an unknown man around 2.30am.
They smashed a window to get in and the victim saw one of them coming towards him shouting 'where's your money, give me your money'.
Jessica Slaughter, prosecuting, said: "He was wearing a balaclava but he recognised him as Jordan Mackell through his voice and build."
Jordan Mackell was holding a 10-12 inch knife, which he held to the victim's neck and also punched him and hit him on the knee with the weapon.
The man fell to the ground and saw another of the trio ransacking his living room and smashing his television.
Miss Slaughter said: "That man shouted 'do you want to get stabbed'.
"He was wearing a motorcycle helmet but he could identify him as Corey Mackell."
The "bleeding and dazed" victim tried to get out but the intruders punched him in the face multiple times in an effort to stop him.
Corey Mackell used his brother's knife to hit in on the shoulder, causing a cut.
The victim also had the knife held to his throat and a hand put over his mouth in an effort to stop him shouting.
He eventually managed to flee and sought help from a neighbour.
The victim, who was covered in blood, was taken to hospital by ambulance and was found to have two lacerations to his head, bruising to his chest wall, a superficial stab wound to his shoulder, a grazed knee and a swollen and bruised eye.
The attackers had caused considerable damage to his home and stole items including cash, vinyl records and a mobile phone.
He said in a victim impact statement: "I was very frightened during the incident and I now feel concerned about living in my home.
"Thankfully, my daughter didn't witness it because she was was with her mother."
Jordan Mackell, 23, who has nine previous convictions, pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding and affray, Corey Mackell admitted unlawful wounding and Murray admitted affray.
Jordan Mackell was jailed for 42 months, Corey Mackell got 21 months and Murray will be sentenced at a later date after reporting that she had covid.
The Mackells were given a seven year restraining order banning them from contacting the victim.
Rachel Hedworth, for Jordan Mackell, said he lacks maturity, is sorry and "fully accepts what went on was absolutely atrocious."
She said he had a terrible childhood and brought up his younger brother and that some days they were left with only dog food to eat.
Nick Cartmell, for Corey Mackell, said he regretted his behaviour and that there was an "almost Dickensian tragedy in his upbringing".
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