PRESS RELEASE : Dangerous thief, Jordan Peacock, given extended spell in prison [February 2023]

The press release issued by the Attorney General’s Office on 2 February 2023.

Thief who ran over his victim as he tried to flee with stolen goods will spend longer in prison.

A thief who ran over his victim as he tried to flee with stolen goods will spend longer in prison after his case was referred under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

Jordan Peacock, 26, from Worksop, Nottinghamshire, was one of three men who stole toolboxes from an electrician working in Whitwell. When the electrician realised, he attempted to close the gates to prevent the getaway car leaving the premises.

Peacock drove the vehicle directly at the victim, running him down and destroying the gates, before attempting to drive away while the victim was still under the vehicle.

The electrician suffered grave injuries including fractured hip, collarbone, ribs and shoulder blade.

The other men fled the scene on foot as the iron gates had become stuck in the wheels of Peacock’s car.

Peacock pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and two counts of theft and was sentenced at Derby Crown Court to 4 years and 3 months’ imprisonment.

Following the sentencing on 7 November 2022, the case was referred to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

Peacock’s original sentence was found to be unduly lenient by the Court on 2 February 2023 and was increased to 6 years and 3 months.

Speaking after the hearing, the Solicitor General Michael Tomlinson KC MP said:

This is a shocking and brazen case. Jordan Peacock’s behaviour cannot be tolerated in our society, and this increased sentence better reflects this dreadful crime which has left a lasting impact on his victim.