A dangerous man,
Elizabeth Hudson discussed her trauma after Martin Underwood’s brutal attack
Martin knifed Elizabeth, sliced her face, and threatened to kill her despite their 16-year friendship. The police released Underwood pending further inquiry two days after Elizabeth called them.
Elizabeth and her family lived in fear of another Underwood attack for two years.
Despite South Yorkshire Police’s evidence, “The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)” decided there wasn’t enough to charge Underwood.
He was free to roam anywhere for four months, while Elizabeth had to leave her residence and install security cameras.
Elizabeth Hudson discussed her trauma after Martin Underwood’s brutal attack. Martin knifed Elizabeth, sliced her face, and threatened to kill her despite their 16-year friendship.
The police released Underwood waiting for further inquiry 2 days after Elizabeth called them.Elizabeth and her family lived in fear of another Underwood attack for two years.
Despite South Yorkshire Police’s evidence, the CPS decided not to charge Underwood. He was free to roam anywhere for four months, while Elizabeth had to leave her residence and install security cameras.
The police arrested Underwood in August 2021 for threatening to kill and causing ABH. Barristers struck in July 2022, postponing his prosecution.Underwood attacked his second victim now.
The delays allowed Underwood to live his normal life for months, but they stressed out Elizabeth.
The Ministry of Justice announced a 477 million-pound investment in the Covivirus-19 backlog.
The court sentenced Underwood to 6 years and 3 months in prison and issued permanent restraining orders against both women after he assaulted Elizabeth.
Elizabeth commented that the legal system’s slow prosecution of Underwood shows that victims are not a priority.
Elizabeth’s case shows how court delays and backlogs may leave victims anxious for months or years.
The government is investing in victim services to aid more people during this difficult time, but it needs to do more to ensure that victims do not have to wait for justice.
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