Bedford man jailed for vicious attack on ex partner's dad

Nathan Heathfield, 28, of Cavendish Street, Bedford, travelled to Cambridge on July 30 last year, wanting to see his daughter who lives with his ex-partner.

Fearing for their safety due to previous violent disputes, the mother had sought refuge at her parents’ house in Gurney Way.

But Heathfield knew this and travelled to the address.

When he arrived at about 8pm, the victim went outside to speak to him and after a short conversation, the situation escalated into an argument.

Heathfield began punching his ex-partner’s father in the face.

When the victim fell to the ground and tried to cover himself, Heathfield repeatedly kicked him in the chest before leaving the scene.

He was arrested shortly afterwards on a nearby street, while the victim required extensive hospital treatment.

Heathfield pleaded guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent and on Tuesday, January 9, at Peterborough Crown Court he was jailed for two years and four months and handed a 10-ear restraining order.

DC Mike Minett said: “Heathfield admitted what he had done was wrong at the earliest opportunity and he can see how his actions were not acceptable.

“However, the attack left the victim needing emergency treatment and I am glad Heathfield is behind bars."