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Alex Refers Kidnapper's Sentence to the Court of Appeal

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Friday, 4 March, 2022
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A kidnapper caught on camera bundling his girlfriend into a van before she was found seriously injured has had his prison sentence referred to the Court of Appeal by Alex under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.

Miss Lynn, who was aged 19 at the time, fell from the van as it was travelling at about 60mph along the dual carriageway and suffered severe brain injuries, which she has still not recovered from.

Chay Bowskill, was initially jailed for seven-and-a-half years after being convicted of kidnap, coercive and controlling behaviour, and perverting the course of justice following a trial at Leicester Crown Court.

His accomplice, Rocco Sansome, was also found guilty of kidnap and sentenced to 21 months in prison.

Their victim, Angel Lynn, was later found lying seriously injured in the carriageway of the A6 near Loughborough.

Both men will now have their jail terms reviewed.

Alex said: "The horrendous case of Angel Lynn, who was the victim of sustained abuse by her partner, Chay Bowskill, culminated in her suffering life-changing injuries.
 
"I wish to express my sympathies to her family. I have referred the sentence of Chay Bowskill, and that of his accomplice Rocco Sansome, to the Court of Appeal as they appear to me to be unduly lenient.
 
"It is now for the Court to decide whether to increase the sentences."

The BBC's coverage can be read HERE

The Independent's coverage can be read HERE

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