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Dad broke his sister's jaw by punching her in the face after he 'lost his cool' during argument Keegan Cooper told police the blow was an eight out nine out of 10 in how hard he could punch Teesside Crown Court (Image: Evening Gazette) Get the latest news from Teesside Crown Court direct to your inbox with our free email newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more n...

Boozed-up Amazon worker used stun-gun on friend during drunken row AN argument between two boozed-up pals ended when an Amazon worker used an illegal stun-gun – which he bought from the firm – on his friend. Donatas Medzius grabbed the weapon, which was disguised as a torch, when drunken high-jinx spiralled out of control. The 28-year-old was arrested when police were called to Cartmell Terrace, Darlington, at around 10.30pm last May. When they arrived at the scene the victim said his friend had 'electrocuted' him but didn't want him to be arrested. Annelise Haugstad, prosecutin...

A CARER who stole thousands of pounds from a vulnerable elderly woman she cared for has been spared jail. Andrea Whytock's actions were branded "despicable" by District Judge Helen Cousins, who said her behaviour was not easy to forgive. Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court heard that the 78-year-old victim saw Whytock as a friend as they often went shopping together. Joanne Hesse, prosecuting, said: "The 78-year-old victim is a resident at a care home where the defendant has cared for her for approximately 18 months. "[The victim] trusted her and considered her to be a friend. "The...