STEWART WALLEY BEAT 10 YEAR OLD CHILD IN FRONT OF FAMILY

Stewart Walley Pleads Guilty to Beating 10-Year-Old Child in Front of Family

Stewart Walley, a 32-year-old scaffolder from Yeovil, Somerset, has pleaded guilty to assaulting a ten-year-old child in front of the child's family. The shocking incident took place in Yeovil, where Walley, originally from Trowbridge in Wiltshire, was living at the time.

Walley had been in a relationship with a local Yeovil woman, which ended after she reported suffering from coercive and abusive behaviour throughout their time together.

According to local media outlet Yeovil Real News had  been accused of stalking and harassing the child’s mother following the end of their relationship.

 According to friends of the family, Walley’s disturbing behaviour escalated in the months leading up to the violent assault on the child.

It was after the mother plucked up the courage to end the relationship that the assault on the child occurred, in the front garden of the mother's home, leading to Walley’s court appearance at the town's magistrates court.

The assault, which took place in front of horrified family members,including other children as screams rang through the air, has left a lasting impact on those involved.

The woman’s decision to end the relationship was said to be driven by Walley’s increasingly controlling and violent behaviour, prompting her to take steps to protect her family, which included a non molestation order against him.

Video evidence clearly shows Walley striking the 10 year old child and bending his arm backwards to breaking point with the young child screaming in agony.

Walley appeared in court this week, where he admitted to the charges of child assault. The court heard how his actions had caused significant distress to the child and their family. Sentencing saw the offender only fined and issued community work.

The offence, which took place on June 27 this year, was prosecuted under the Criminal Justice Act 1988.

Walley was sentenced to a 12-month community order by Yeovil Magistrates Court, which includes 80 hours of unpaid community work. He was also ordered to pay £85 towards Crown Prosecution costs and a £114 victim surcharge.

The case has sparked outrage in the community, with many calling for harsher penalties for those found guilty of violent acts against children.