Man jailed 11 years for attacking partner at caravan site

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 13:58 · Archive

Patrick Webster, 69, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for grievous bodily harm with intent and witness intimidation.

Patrick Webster, 69, of Fisher Street in Workington, was sentenced to 11 years in prison at Carlisle Crown Court on Tuesday. He was found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent and witness intimidation following an assault on December 20, 2025.

The attack took place at a caravan site on the west Cumbrian coast. Webster's partner was woken in the early hours when he dragged her from bed by her hair before punching her repeatedly in the back and body. Despite her injuries, she escaped and called an ambulance.

Medical examination revealed she had suffered six broken ribs and a lacerated spleen. Webster was arrested after the incident but gave 'no comment' responses during police interviews.

While on bail, Webster repeatedly phoned his partner despite being prohibited from contacting her. In one call, he threatened: 'If you go to court and say I hit you, I'll find you and you're dead.' These calls led to the witness intimidation conviction.

Detective Inspector Tom Windridge said the sentence reflected the severity of the violence and praised the partner's bravery in coming forward and withstanding intimidation attempts. He expressed hope that her courage would encourage other survivors to report domestic abuse.

The National Domestic Abuse Helpline operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and provides support regardless of whether abuse has been reported to police.

How it is being reported

• Man jailed for 11 years after attacking partner at Cumbria caravan siteA violent offender has been jailed for an attack that left his partner with serious injuries.NW Evening Mail · 15 Oct, 13:46
• Man jailed for 11 years after attacking partner at Cumbria caravan siteA violent offender has been jailed for an attack that left his partner with serious injuries.Westmorland Gazette · 15 Oct, 13:46
• Man jailed 11 years after leaving partner with six broken ribsA violent offender has been jailed for an attack that left his partner with serious injuries.Cumberland News · 15 Oct, 12:28

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