Teh One Who Knocks
08-23-2017, 11:54 AM
The Express Staff
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FURY has erupted after a convicted murderer who attacked two police officers with a hammer had his jail term halved.
Jobless Afghan Jamshid Piruz, 35, a Dutch citizen who used EU freedom of movement rules to get into Britain despite having served time for murder, was jailed for life and told he must stay behind bars for at least six years.
The attack took place as police cornered Piruz during a burglary in Crawley, West Sussex.
But the Appeal Court slashed his minimum sentence to three years, saying he did not get enough credit for pleading guilty to burglary and two counts of attempting to cause GBH with intent.
The decision upset the Police Federation.
Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex Katy Bourne said: “Whilst I fully accept the decision of the courts, I share the frustration of the Sussex Police Federation in that someone with such a violent past appears to have got off very lightly.
"The officers who dealt with this individual showed incredible bravery."
Matt Webb, chairman of the Sussex Police Federation, said: "Policing is a risky business, but being assaulted is not part of the job and will never be part of the job.
"On behalf of the officers involved we will be seeking advice as to what can be done in this case, while continuing to work with colleagues around the country to bring about the overdue legislative change that will adequately protect the protectors."
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FURY has erupted after a convicted murderer who attacked two police officers with a hammer had his jail term halved.
Jobless Afghan Jamshid Piruz, 35, a Dutch citizen who used EU freedom of movement rules to get into Britain despite having served time for murder, was jailed for life and told he must stay behind bars for at least six years.
The attack took place as police cornered Piruz during a burglary in Crawley, West Sussex.
But the Appeal Court slashed his minimum sentence to three years, saying he did not get enough credit for pleading guilty to burglary and two counts of attempting to cause GBH with intent.
The decision upset the Police Federation.
Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex Katy Bourne said: “Whilst I fully accept the decision of the courts, I share the frustration of the Sussex Police Federation in that someone with such a violent past appears to have got off very lightly.
"The officers who dealt with this individual showed incredible bravery."
Matt Webb, chairman of the Sussex Police Federation, said: "Policing is a risky business, but being assaulted is not part of the job and will never be part of the job.
"On behalf of the officers involved we will be seeking advice as to what can be done in this case, while continuing to work with colleagues around the country to bring about the overdue legislative change that will adequately protect the protectors."