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Shane Jenkin

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Shane Jenkin

Shane Jenkin

Published
Domestic AbuseViolence
CornwallHayle33 years oldMale

Summary

Shane Jenkin, 33, of Hayle, Cornwall, appeared at Truro Crown Court where he was sentenced following a violent assault on his partner on April 20, 2011. Jenkin admitted to a charge of grievous bodily harm with intent, having caused his victim to suffer permanent blindness after gouging her eyes, as well as sustaining a broken nose and jaw. A charge of attempted murder was denied by the offender.

Judge Christopher Harvey Clark QC imposed an indeterminate sentence for public protection, setting a minimum term of six years. Furthermore, the judge issued a hybrid order requiring that Jenkin be detained at a secure psychiatric hospital.

SentenceIndeterminate sentence for public protection with a minimum term of six years, with a hybrid order for detention at a secure psychiatric hospital.

Case Timeline

Offence Date20 April 2011
Convicted1 April 2012
Sentenced11 May 2012

Case Details

Court

Truro Crown Court

Police Force

Devon and Cornwall Police

Judge

Christopher Harvey Clark QC

Tags

domestic abusegrievous bodily harmeye gouging

Source Information

Publication

Sky News

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Verification

Source Verified
Conviction Confirmed

Added: 23 September 2026

Last Updated: 23 September 2026

Approved: 23 September 2026

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