Teenagers locked up for ‘shocking’ attack
Tuesday 19th October 2010, 2:30PM BST.
Valnord Lane, where the attacks on Terrence Eborall started. (Picture posed by a model)
A MAN was left beaten and traumatised by two teenagers.
Terrence Eborall, 33, was chased and attacked as he made his way home after a night out in the early hours of 7 February. He was left with both eyes swollen, a broken rib and minor bruising to his kidneys.
James Gauvain, 19, and an 18-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted the attack, which Judge Russell Finch described as ‘alarming’ and ‘shocking’.
Sentencing Gauvain to three years and eight months in youth detention and the 18-year-old to four years, Judge Finch said it was a violent and unprovoked attack.
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I would like to know what “legal” reason there is for an 18 year old to have their identity protected after committing a crime of this type? I can’t think of any reason why a person of “adult” age would need to remain anonymous after doing this.
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He was 17 at the time of the offence and when he first appeared in court.
The law prohibits the media naming offenders who were juveniles at the time of their first court appearance in a case.
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Sentences not long enough, this offence is disgusting.
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Mr Finch for Chief Minister
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omg what is this island coming to name and shame
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just was wondering if these lot, were part of the gang who jumped me two years ago,just a liittle bit further up the road .there were about 5 to 6 of these guttless thugs, who punched and kicked me to the ground,and carried on kicking me on the ground until a car scared them off, bearing in mind id had 10hours of brain surgery a few years before this attack, police caught a few of them, i was asked would a be able to identify these gutless cretins but it was to dark, police more or less if you can t id them, the case would be dismissed,that night out with my wife coost mme nearly £500.. doctors fees, watch and clothes, oh and im in my 50 s how big and brave of them,
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Perhaps if these adolescents were named, they would think twice? Sad story.
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Hi.
That doesnt normally stop their names being released once they become ‘of age’!
GD.
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Name these idiotic thugs he is supposed to be a adult at 18 so name him AND HIS parents perhaps!!!! then some responsibility would be encouraged. Stop sheltering these so called adults at 18!!!!! who commit crimes in the Island.
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In reply to ukdonkee my son has been named and i dont mind you knowing my name. My son is disgusted at his behaviour and has asked to apologise to Mr Eborall in person. Not all the facts of the case have been reported in the Guernsey Press. Like I have said to people on face book I have copy of the commital papers in my possession so if people would like to check these out so that they have all the facts before they comment further perhaps they would like to contact me.
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Sad to see events like this happening in Guernsey where most of us take some pride in the fact that this is still a safe place to walk the streets.
Lets keep it that way – lock them up and throw away the key.
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Too little too late…shoulda thought bout that at the time….
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U may have a copy of the commital papers….that’s what they have said happened….like they said they didnt assualt me…And i started it…At the end of the day EVIDENCE don’t lie…CCTV camera also,which was not used in court Don’t lie!!…Eye Witness Don’t lie!!!Remorseful!!!! Utter crap..They didn’t worry bout that when they were kicking and punching me all over….Broken ribs…Fractured nose..and almost lost my eyesight…3yrs 8 months…u think that’s long enough coz i don’t….Having to relive it over…Bunch of Cowards in a Group…AS THE VICTIM….i know what happened and if anyone wants to know anything about it feel free to contact me…and i will tell you…
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If your son wants to meet mr Eborall and appologise and is disgusted withhimself, how can he be inocent ? And you may have papers but this doesant mean there right does it no no one was there apart from mr Eborall and those thugs. There was more evendance too witch you fall to mention to people.
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Lets have some of the facts on here then, to set the record straight. The sentences suggest the teenagers were in the wrong.
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i survived major brain surgery, and i don t care weather your son is disgusted in what he did, why? did he do this dispicable act in the first place? its like you are defending what he did, if it makes you feel better saying all the facts were not reported , trying saying that to my children, who saw me there dad, go threw the 10 hours of brain surgery, then months of rehebilitaion,
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Personally i think this is absolutly disgusting! HE is disgusted with his behaviour? Yeah right, well why do it in the first place? It is getting to the point now in Guernsey where i dont even want to go on a night out in town as i have witnessed to many acts of these violent crimes, with some of my friends being punched in the face for looking at someone the wrong way, come on is that really a reason to beat someone up! Incidents like these need to be stopped and certain people need to keep there anger under control! Wishing Mr Eborall a speedy recovery!
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mr Ted Eborall IF YOU ARE SO SHAKEN UP AND DONT WANT TO RELIVE IT THEN WHY KEEP TALKING ABOUT IT SURLY WRITING ON WEBSITE LIKE THIS AND SAYING FOR PEOPLE TO COME SPEAK TO YOU ABOUT IT WILL BE RELIVING IT SO COME ON
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Cheryl for ages on fb yourself and family were claming your son didant do any thing and saying people we see. He will be home soon enough etc. What he did was discrasefull and he is were he belongs, they both should of got more for what they did turn it round put your self in the victims place did you see the victim and the injuries your son and mate caused?
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At the end off the day my brother is very sorry, none off u no him, so dont judge him, he is very sorry for mr eborall and does want to apoligies. everyone makes mistakes and everyone has to live with it. you cant turn back time, so there is no point re-living anythin on socail network site as its not goin to change anythin, its jus goin to make u re-live it….
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An obvious case for arguing that it is much safer to get around by car than on foot
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