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Nine-year sentence for British man who seriously assaulted his girlfriend in Spain
The victim was stabbed and dragged along the road from a speeding car while on holiday in Marbella, Málaga
A brutal attack in Spain last summer has resulted in a nine-year prison sentence for British man Jason McInerney, aged 36. McInerney, from Chessington, pleaded guilty to inflicting serious injuries upon his former partner during their vacation in Marbella when he was tried in the UK this week.Over the course of several days in July 2023, McInerney subjected his ex-partner, from Hertfordshire, to repeated physical abuse. Desperate for help, the victim attempted to seek assistance at a local pharmacy; unfortunately, McInerney caught up to her and forced her into his vehicle against her will.
It wasn’t long until he escalated the violence further, stabbing her in the leg while driving.
The terrified woman, bleeding profusely, threw herself from the speeding vehicle but her abuser had hold of her arm and she was dragged down the road before finally breaking free. She alerted a member of the public who took her to a nearby beach bar and called the police.
Despite McInerney taking off with all of her possessions, including her passport, the resilient survivor made it back to Britain thanks to the intervention of the British Consulate in Málaga.
Upon returning home, the victim received urgent medical attention, revealing extensive injuries such as friction burns, a severe cut to her leg and multiple spinal fractures. Meanwhile, McInerney evaded capture in Spain, but ultimately faced justice once he resurfaced in the UK.
Prior to being sentenced, McInerney pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm in Spain and Judge Sylvia de Bertodano handed him a nine-year custodial term at St Albans Crown Court.
Charles White from the Crown Prosecution Service said: “This was a prolonged and violent assault which left the victim alone abroad, utterly terrified and with no passport to get home.
“In cases of domestic violence, UK authorities can prosecute even if the offence took place outside of the UK.
“We are pleased to have secured justice and that this individual is now behind bars.”
Image: CPS
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