Man jailed for violent attack on victim, Huddersfield

Thursday, July 18, 2024

A man who left a woman with broken bones in a violent attack in Huddersfield has been jailed for more than a decade.

Eugene Sykes (48) from Halifax was jailed for 13 years and given a five-year extended license at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday (July 17) after being found guilty of Section 18 grievous bodily harm .

Detectives described his crimes as particularly brutal and praised his victim’s courage in reporting them.

Leeds Crown Court heard that Sykes instigated a violent attack on the woman in an incident in Huddersfield on July 19, 2023, and repeatedly punched and kicked her.

The victim required hospital treatment for serious injuries, including broken ribs.

She made a police report, which led to Sykes being quickly tracked down and arrested.

He was charged to appear before magistrates on July 22, 2023.

DC Eleanor Radley of Kirklees District Adult Safeguarding Team, who led the investigation, said: “Eugene Sykes carried out a sustained, brutal attack on a vulnerable female victim and we are delighted to see him brought to justice.
“The violence this strong, well-built man used against a physically much weaker victim was appalling and speaks volumes for his cowardice, as does his attempt to avoid blame for what he did.
“By comparison, his victim has shown real courage both in reporting him and in working with the police and the CPS over the last 12 months to force him to account for this very serious offence.
“I hope he can take solace in seeing him convicted and knowing he’s behind bars.”