A violent criminal who attacked a woman with a hammer before leaving a man for dead after a brutal assault has been jailed for more than 13 years.
Jordan Peake assaulted his first victim, a woman in her 40s, in Normanton Road, Derby, at around 9.20pm on 28 September, 2024.
After an argument about money Peake hit the woman in the head with a hammer, before chasing her into a nearby business and hitting her repeatedly with the weapon leaving her needing stitches.
Later that same day Peake attacked his second victim, a man in his 50s, at his home in Churchside Walk, Derby.
Just before midnight Peake was heard by a witness to assault the man for ten minutes before stopping, asking for tobacco, and then returning to continue his assault.
When Peake eventually left the house his victim was left unconscious and in a critical condition.
He was placed in an induced coma – with numerous injuries noted by doctors including a bleed to the brain, a suspected spinal fracture, serious swelling to his airway suggesting a severe beating to his neck, bruising to his face, a bloodshot eye, and a cigarette burn to his arm.
After significant medial care he was able to leave hospital and make a full physical recovery.
Peake was arrested and subsequently charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm – and assault occasioning actual bodily after the woman told officers that Peake had assaulted her eleven days before (17 September) in Normanton Road where he punched her to the mouth damaging her teeth.
Peake, at a hearing at Derby Crown Court in February, eventually pleaded guilty to both the ABH and section 20 GBH of the woman – and section 18 GBH with intent for the assault on the man in Churchside Walk.
At the same court earlier this month (2 May) the 29-year-old of HMP Nottingham, was sentenced to 13 years and nine months in prison.
DC Claire March, the lead officer in the case, said: “Jordan Peake is a seriously dangerous individual who used extreme levels of violence just hours apart.
“He showed absolutely no concern for either of his victims leaving them with really serious injuries.
“By sheer good fortune, along with excellent medical care, his two victims were able to recover physically from the attacks, however, the psychological impact has been significant.
“The sentence handed to Peake is significant and I am pleased that the public are not at risk from this dangerous individual.
“I also hope that him being jailed gives both his victims a level of closure and helps them make the next steps in their lives.”
