Prison For Horsham Thug Who Viciously Attacked Woman

Friday, 12 April 2024 16:03

By John Warburton @Warblefly

Sam Everitt, 34, of no fixed address (Photo: © 2024 Sussex Police)

A 34 year old roofer from Horsham has been jailed for a lengthy violent attack on a woman that caused her to black out several times.

On 18 August 2023, a woman in her 40s reported having suffered a sustained assault on the night of 15 August and morning of 16 August.

She suffered significant injuries requiring hospital treatment.

It was heard that Sam Everitt, seen above, assaulted his victim throughout the night as they travelled from Croydon to Horsham, leaving her out of consciousness on multiple occasions.

Everitt, 34, of no fixed address, was identified as a suspect, leading to a Sussex Police search in order to arrest him.

After several address checks and weeks of tracking, Everitt was located and arrested on 18 October.

He was charged with Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent.

Everitt appeared before Chichester Crown Court and pleaded guilty to Section 20 grievous bodily harm.

He was sentenced to three years and seven months’ imprisonment and handed a five-year retraining order against the victim.

He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge.

Everitt’s victim is being supported by specialist officers.

Detective Constable Dan Griffiths said:

"This was a distressing and prolonged attack on a vulnerable victim who suffered serious injuries as a result of Everitt’s actions.

"Within nine hours of Everitt being in custody, our staff had the evidence collated and he was charged and remanded for court.

"This case shows really good evidence of teams working together for the common goal — to get offenders brought to justice.

"A dangerous criminal is behind bars and our victim is protected."

More from Sussex News

Brighton And Hove Residents Urged To Make Free Healthy Lifestyle Programmes Their New Year Resolution

Adults and families in Brighton & Hove looking to have healthy lifestyles, become more active or lose weight in the new year can now sign up for a series of free 12-week programmes that start in January as part of a council-funded package.
Multi-Million Pound Project Funding To Be Decided By Chichester Council

Funding for millions of pounds worth of projects is to be discussed by Chichester District Council.
Not Just Any Flats - Crawley Marks And Spencer To Become Residential Site

The site of a former Marks & Spencer in Crawley is expected to be sold in February and could be used for flats.
Last Orders For Horsham Pub As Plan For Flats Revealed

Plans to turn a pub into six flats are to be considered by Horsham District Council.
Two Men Charged Over Brighton Rape

Two men who were arrested in connection with the rape of a man in Brighton have now been charged.
Witnesses Sought Following Threats Made In Brighton

Police are appealing for information after it was reported that members of the public were threatened by a teenager at a Churchill Square bus stop in Brighton.
Man Admits To Damaging Cars In Bognor

A man has admitted to damaging several cars in Bognor.
Two Men Arrested In Connection With Brighton Rape

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the rape of a man in Brighton.
Appeal Following Assault In Horsham Shop

Police are appealing for the identity of a man following an assault in Horsham.
Appeal After Arson At Gym In Burgess Hill

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a fire at a gym premises in Burgess Hill.