Man jailed over brutal attack on elderly neighbour in Bridgend
Ashley Morris walked up to his victim and told him to ‘smile now’, before launching unprovoked attack
A 39-year-old Bridgend man who beat his 78-year-old neighbour in a brutal and unprovoked attack has been jailed.
Ashley Morris, of Park Street, Bridgend, attacked his elderly neighbour on March 12 and left him lying in a pool of blood in the car park outside the block of flats in Brackla where they both lived.
The victim had just been to his local shop and parked his car, when Morris, walked up to him and told him to ‘smile now’. When the victim asked what he meant, Morris told him that ‘he would make him smile now’, before launching a vicious attack.
Morris punched his victim to the floor, pinned him down and reigned down punches, targeting his head and face. He then kicked him repeatedly while he was still on the floor.
Covered in blood, the victim struggled to his feet after Morris stopped his attack and left the scene. He managed to get to a family member’s house nearby and contacted the police.
Morris was arrested in his nearby flat shortly after – he was taken into custody and charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He was remanded in custody and went on to plead guilty. On Monday, September 15, he was jailed at Cardiff Crown Court for 42 months.
Detective Constable Georgina Prince, said: “Ashley Morris who subjected his elderly neighbour to a brutal and sustained attack which was totally unprovoked.
“He left his victim for dead on the floor before returning to his flat, as though nothing had happened. There has never been any sense of remorse.
“He is a dangerous individual and belongs in prison where he can no longer be a threat to others.
“I would like to commend the victim in this case who showed immense bravery throughout his ordeal. I hope he can take some comfort from knowing that his attacker will spend a considerable time in prison.”