A father and son were sentenced today at Winchester Crown Courts for a violent attack against a co-worker.
Alan David Alec Burns, 58, and Wayne David Burns, 38, were found guilty of grievous bodily harm against Luke Berry after a heated argument. Mr Alan Burns and Mr Luke Berry were working on site at a roundabout for the drainage company Clearwater. They were said to have had an argument then Mr Burns attempted to leave the site after calling for his son to give him a lift home. His son was then reported to have approached Mr Berry and to have said, “Come on then Berry, lets have it” before attacking him, who was left unconscious but with no serious injuries.
In Mr Alan Burns defense, Solicitor Miss Duncan said that the working relationship between the men had been “difficult” and that their employer was aware of their disputes. The attack was described as “spontaneous”.
Wayne Burns has had four previous convictions of assault and grievous bodily harm. He received an extended sentence of two and half years imprisonment and an extended license period of fifteen months. His father Alan Burns received a thirty two week custodial sentence and a suspension of two years community service.
Luke Berry will receive no compensation.
