A husband has been jailed for life
for murdering his wife after
attacking her at the house they
shared in Spondon.Paul Sherratt
was sentenced at Nottingham
Crown Court on Monday,
November 27th after pleading
guilty earlier this month to Jane
Sherratt’s murder. He was given
a life term, with a minimum tariff
of 16 years.
Sherratt attacked his wife at their
home in Avondale Road on January
7th before calling the police. He had
also injured himself.
The couple were taken to hospital,
where Jane (60) remained with
serious head injuries. She died in
hospital on May 7th. Sherratt, 57, was
discharged from hospital shortly after
the attack and he was arrested and
later charged with attempted murder.
The charge changed once Jane passed
away.
Investigating officer Detective
Sergeant Lesley Smith said: “The
attack on Jane was an horrendous,
brutal sustained assault committed
by the person Jane should have been
safest with; her husband Paul. The
attack was totally unprovoked and
Jane had no means to defend herself.
Even though Paul did contact the after the assault and he offered
Jane no aid as she lay severely
injured.
Jane tragically passed away
after spending months in
hospital fighting for survival.
Paul Sherratt has never
provided any reason as to why
he attacked Jane, and chose not
to plead guilty as the earliest
opportunity. Jane was a muchloved
sister, aunt, friend and
teacher. Our thoughts are very
much with Jane’s family and
friends during this incredibly
difficult time. We would also
like to pay tribute to Jane’s
brother, who throughout the
whole investigation has shown
incredible dignity.”
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