29-year-old Darren Rose, who struck his victims over the head with 2 wine bottles whilst burgling their home, has been jailed for 7 years.
Rose, of no fixed abode, forced his way into an address on Cross Street in Cowes armed with the bottles at around 05:30 on 26th October last year.
Portsmouth Crown Court heard how Rose woke a man in the address before throwing one of the bottles at him, striking him in the head. The man, who was known to Rose, was assaulted further with the second wine bottle, before a woman at the address bravely tried to intervene and jumped on Rose’s back. She was shrugged off and hit in the head with the bottle, before Rose left the scene.
Both victims sustained serious injuries which required hospital treatment.
Rose was arrested later that day and charged with aggravated burglary and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He denied the offences but was convicted by a jury following a trial which concluded on Thursday 30th July.
Today (Thursday) Rose appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court where he was handed his jail sentence of 7 years.
Following the sentencing, DC Mark Thomas said:
“This was a violent attack which resulted in two people becoming seriously injured.
Article continues below this advertisement “I am grateful for the quick work of the officers who ensured Rose was taken into custody the same day, and I am pleased that this dangerous man is now behind bars.”
He deserved a whole lot more than seven years, scum !
Totally agree with you, but guarantee his family only see him as ‘innocent’.
Him and Jamie Simpson.. chuck them of a boat
He will soon loose his bottle when he’s someone’s Bitch for a few years, what a filthy lump of excrement.
Remember this when those on here are supporting the homeless, seeing them only as victims of society, when, clearly many are, and many are not pleasant to know.
The far left snowflakes will always defend scum…
What an absolute pathetic scum bag !