Teen's 'drink and drug-fuelled' chisel attack on parents
A teenager attacked his parents in 'a drink and drug-fuelled fury' forcing them to flee from their home in fear, a court was told.
Bradley Robertson, of Halesowen, arrived home drunk early on April 26 where his mother, Wendy, was preparing breakfast.
Wolverhampton Crown Court heard Robertson had first demanded food from his mother and then 'flipped' dragging her into the living room.
The court was told he had then pushed her on to the sofa before lifting her up and demanding to use her mobile phone.
Robertson, aged 18, had then pushed her down again aiming a punch to the back of her head which did not connect.
Alerted by her screams, Robertson's father, Mark, had arrived and the teenager then turned on him.
Mr Patrick Sullivan, prosecuting, said Mr Robertson had been able to get his son out of the house but had received blows to his cheek and hand.
He said Robertson had attempted to get back into the house causing severe damage to a door. His parents had left the property through another door and sought refuge at the home of friends.
Mr Sullivan said: "Robertson chased after them and had a woodwork chisel in his hand.
"He lunged at his father and caught him on the chest but thankfully it was only a nick.
"Mr Robertson was able to take the chisel and threw it to the ground. His son then retreated.
"They were petrified by his actions."
Robertson, of Bloomfield Street North, pleaded guilty to handling a weapon, two counts of common assault and one count of criminal damage at a previous hearing.
He was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for two years and ordered to attend anger management sessions.
Miss Blondelle Thompson, defending, said her client was 'thoroughly ashamed' of his actions and had now made efforts to turn his life around.
"He has taken a long look at his life and did not like what he saw," she said.
"In terms of the drugs he was taking he has gone cold turkey and has resisted alcohol. He has decided to turn over a new leaf and there has been no further offending."
Miss Thompson said he was now reconciled with his parents and had found work.
Recorder Martin Butterworth said: "This was drink and drug-fuelled fury at those he should have respected.
"These offences cross the custody threshold and substantially so.
"I now have to ask myself if I can suspend that term. I believe I can. You probably have turned a corner and your parents are supporting you.
"You should be grateful and I am sure they will continue supporting you."
