Glastonbury man at Yeovil Magistrates over rage car attack

The victim left his car parked near his sister’s address and went to a nearby pub for a drink when she called him to say, “Your car is getting done.”

A witness saw Corey Chinnock hitting the wing mirror with his hands and knees while shouting and screaming outside the property.

The 24-year-old defendant of Tor View Avenue admitted causing damage of £1,309.84 to an Audi A3 belonging to Sean Avery on January 26 when he appeared before magistrates in Yeovil.

The court heard that Chinnock was the ex-partner of Mr Avery’s sister and on the night in question the victim left his car parked outside her house and went to the King Arthur pub with friends. At 10.30pm he received a call from his sister saying his car was being attacked by the defendant.

“He was seen by a witness going up to the Audi and hitting the offside wing mirror with his hands and knees,” said prosecutor Andrew Meadows.

“He shouted and screamed outside the property and hit the mirror three times, only stopping when it was completely knocked off and hanging on by a wire.”

When interviewed by the police Chinnock said he was drunk and couldn’t remember anything but admitted causing the damage.

Defending, Sam White said his client had been given a caution by the police on condition he paid for the damage, however he could not afford the amount within the time limit.

“At the time he was not working but were he a man of wealthier means then he would not be before the court today,” he said.

He said the attack occurred after Chinnock was told his ex-partner was removing access for their child which led him to start drinking to excess.

“He could not remember what he did in that fit of depression and rage, and although it is no excuse, it does explain why he acted out of character.”

The magistrates ordered Chinnock to pay the original £1,309.84 compensation to Mr Avery and also fined him £120 with a £48 surcharge and £30 costs.