Pensioner seriously injured in Attleborough neighbour row

Chelsea Young, 29, pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent following an incident in Attleborough on October 8 last year. 

Her 79-year-old neighbour suffered injuries including a broken pelvis, Norwich Magistrates’ Court heard.

Nicola Lamb, prosecuting, said the pair lived on Leys Lane and there had been a dispute that had led to the incident.

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The pensioner had been pushed to the floor at “full force” by Young and had hit her head on the ground as well as suffering a serious fracture. 

The elderly victim no longer lives in Leys Lane in Attleborough following the attack by her neighbour (Image: Google)

Deputy District Judge Jacqui Appleton said she had been left with “nasty injuries”.

She said: “The starting point for this is 12 months in custody. The victim was vulnerable and was aged almost 80 at the time. 

“I’ve heard about the impact this incident and her serious injuries have had on her and I feel this must be marked by a period of custody.”

She sentenced her to six months but suspended it for a year saying she had previous good character, had shown real remorse and there was a “real prospect of rehabilitation”.

She ordered Young to complete 10 rehabilitation days and pay £1,000 compensation to her victim. 

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Gina Mattioli, mitigating, said her behaviour was out of character and the “result of an unfortunate series of events”.

“She never intended to cause such injuries. She is deeply and fully remorseful and is very apologetic,” she said.

Young and her mother had stayed and assisted with the woman when they realised the seriousness of her injuries, she added. 

The court was told the victim had since moved so they were no longer neighbours and that there was therefore no need for a restraining order.