Man jailed after biting a woman during an assault in Carlisle

A man who assaulted a woman in the street and bit her has been jailed for almost three years

Ryan Ferguson, 30, admitted to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and was sentenced yesterday (16th January) at Carlisle Crown Court.

The court heard how Ferguson had approached a woman in the street in the vicinity of Wigton Road in Carlisle on 4th October 2024 at around 3pm.

He and an accomplice refused to allow the woman to walk away and Ferguson then dragged her to the ground.

Ferguson then began an effort to take the woman’s mobile phone. When he couldn’t get it from her grasp, he bit her hand before he and the accomplice fled.

Ferguson, who also admitted a number of shop theft offences, was sentenced to a total of 35 months in prison.

Detective Constable Josh Daniel said:

“This was a lengthy incident which went on for a number of minutes, culminating in Ferguson biting the victim in order to get her mobile phone from her.

“Ferguson is a prolific offender and this week’s hearing will ensure that he is spending a considerable amount of time in prison as a result of his actions.”

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