A woman stabbed her victim and set her dog on her after she sent racist Facebook messages. Upon setting the dog on the woman she said: "Get her girl".
Daisy Lewis, 21, attacked Misha Casey in Dinas, Tonypandy, when the victim came to confront her about sending racist messages to Renee Lawson days before. She threatened Ms Lawson in the disgusting messages, sent on February 6, made threats to come to her work place and referred to her as a "f****** black c***" and a "f****** black ugly c***".
A sentencing hearing at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Wednesday heard Ms Lawson received racist abuse as a child and the abuse she suffered at the hands of Lewis brought back "horrifying memories". As a result of the messages Ms Casey attended Lewis' home to confront her.
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Recounting the facts of the case Recorder Carl Harrison said Ms Casey banged on the door and called the defendant a "crackhead" but upon answering the door Lewis was armed with a five-inch kitchen knife and "charged" towards her. The judge said: "You pushed her and made stabbing motions towards her stomach and made contact with her twice.
"You didn't cause puncture wounds and you are lucky I am not dealing with you for more serious matters. Using a knife can cause catastrophic injuries especially in a heightened and aggressive situation."
As a result of the assault Ms Casey also suffered injuries to the left side of her face and to her hands when she tried to defend herself. Lewis then encouraged a dog to attack the victim and latched onto her arm as the defendant said: "Get her girl."
Lewis, of The Oaks, was arrested and later pleaded guilty to threatening someone with a blade, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and malicious communications. The court heard she was of previous good character.
In mitigation defence barrister William Bebb said his client has a young son and if she was sent into prison her position would become "entrenched" and there would be no sustainable support for her. He also said she hadn't had the most "straightforward upbringing".
Sentencing, Recorder Harrison the offences were too serious for anything other than an immediate custodial sentence. He sentenced Lewis to a total of 16 months imprisonment and she was made subject to two restraining orders lasting five years.
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