Five men jailed for more than 80 years after Nuneaton caravan site attack
A man was stabbed at The Griff caravan site in May 2025
Last updated 14th Mar 2026
Five men have been jailed for their part in attacking a man at a caravan site in Nuneaton.
A group of men drove to The Griff caravan site on 9 May last year and entered a caravan where a man and woman were staying.
The woman in her 20s escaped through a window, while the man ran out the caravan but was stabbed several times before the group fled the site.
Investigations led to four members of the Galbraith family being arrested - James, 29, Michael, 27, Thomas, 24, and Anthony, 21.
They were each charged with attempted murder and making threats to kill and remanded in prison.
Two others - James Galbraith, 49, and Thomas McDonagh, 54 - were charged with conspiring to pervert the course of justice.
Following a seven-week trial at Warwick Crown Court, five of the men were found guilty.
The judge directed the jury to find James Galbraith, 29, not guilty of attempted murder and making threats to kill.
At Warwick Crown Court on Friday (13 March) they were sentenced to the following:
Michael Galbraith – 25 years, plus three years on extended license for attempted murder and four years for threats to kill - to be served concurrently.
Thomas Galbraith – 25 years, plus three years on extended license for attempted murder and four years for threats to kill - to be served concurrently.
Anthony Galbraith – 24 years for attempted murder and three years and six months for threats to kill – to be served concurrently.
James Galbraith senior – Three years and nine months for perverting the course of justice.
Thomas McDonagh – Three years and six months for perverting the course of justice.
Detective Constable Chloe Butcher, who was the officer in charge of the case, said: “This has been a thorough and careful investigation with many complexities.
“The lengthy prison sentences handed down today reflect the seriousness of what happened.
“We hope these terms provide reassurance to our communities that we will always work tirelessly to identify those responsible for serious violence and ensure they are brought to justice.”