Three Scarborough men sentenced for violent ordeal

Following an investigation by North Yorkshire Police, three men have been sent to prison for their involvement in a serious assault.

Connor Taylor, aged 28 pleaded guilty to threats to kill, witness intimidation and contempt of court as he previously swore at a judge.

Connor’s brother, Bradley Taylor aged 25 of Harwood Dale Road in Cloughton and Aaron Griffiths who is also aged 25 pleaded guilty to serious assault.

The three men were sentenced at York Crown Court. Aaron was handed 4.5 years, Bradley Taylor 2.5 years and Connor was given eight months.

The victim was in an ongoing dispute with Connor Taylor, who at the time was living in Bradford at a bail hostel, having been released from prison on licence. 

On the morning of Saturday 02 March 2024, the victim was at his home address. He heard shouting outside and opened his window to see what was happening. Two men who he knows as Bradley Taylor and Aaron Griffiths were threatening the victim’s grandad and shouting that if he didn’t get the victim to come down, they would burn down his house.

The victim went downstairs and as soon as he opened the door, Aaron and Bradley violently assaulted him which caused him to fall to the floor. Once the victim was on the floor the men continued with the assault before leaving in a van driven by a third man.

Following the nasty ordeal, the victim sustained serious injury, with a fractured eye socket and a fractured cheek bone, along with two black eyes, cuts, and bruises. He required treatment in hospital for facial fractures, temporary vision loss, and concussion.

This incident was reported to the police immediately and early evidence was gathered from the victim and nearby CCTV, along with medical evidence to prove the level of injuries sustained.

Initially officers arrested and charged four people, but the driver’s case was later dropped.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Sam Rivers from North Yorkshire Police said: “This was a complicated investigation that linked together various police forces and partner agencies.

“I would like to praise the victim for having the courage to come forward after receiving threats to his life. 

“Three dangerous offenders are now starting time behind bars following our investigation. Justice has rightfully been served today and I hope that this outcome will reassure the public that the police will use every tactic available to bring violent offenders before the courts. “

(Connor Taylor) 

(Bradley Taylor) 

(Aaron Griffiths)