Mother and Son Duo Face Sentencing for Basildon Revenge Attack
A mother and son from Southend, Hollie Dance, 50, and Thomas Summers, 26, are set to receive their sentencing at Basildon Crown Court for a revenge attack they were involved in. The incident took place in Basildon on October 22, 2022, where the victim's car was deliberately rammed after a chase along the A127. Dance was driving a BMW that forced the victim's red Peugeot into a tree on the central reservation, causing the victim to be thrown from the vehicle onto the road. Summers, driving a Toyota, then steered towards the victim before fleeing the scene. Both defendants denied any wrongdoing, claiming the victim was part of a threatening gang, but failed to provide evidence to support their claim. Dance was also found guilty of possessing a weapon designed to discharge a noxious substance, while Summers was convicted of affray.
The court proceedings revealed that CCTV, doorbell footage, and ANPR data were used by Basildon CID to track the pursuit and crash of the victim's car. Dance was arrested at the scene, while Summers was detained the following morning. Despite their claims of self-defense, the court found them guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The prosecutor indicated that significant prison sentences were likely, with a starting point of five years for the charges. The sentencing for Dance and Summers is scheduled to take place at Basildon Crown Court later today.
In conclusion, the mother and son duo, Hollie Dance and Thomas Summers, are facing sentencing at Basildon Crown Court for their involvement in a revenge attack that resulted in the deliberate ramming of a victim's car in Basildon. The court found them guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, with Dance also convicted of possessing a weapon and Summers of affray. The defendants' claims of self-defense were not substantiated, leading to the anticipation of significant prison sentences. The sentencing is expected to take place later today.