Jersey man sentenced to two years in prison for series of assaults on emergency staff

A Jersey man who has been sentenced to two years in prison for a series of assaults, citing his primary reason for his actions was: "I'm a little bit of a d***".

Glen Rhys Le Claire, 32, appeared in Jersey's Royal Court on Friday 3 January 2025.

He pleaded guilty to one charge of larceny and five counts of assault committed over a period between mid-May and early August this year.

All six charges took place when Le Claire was intoxicated.

Some later offences were committed while Le Claire was already under investigation and on bail for earlier crimes.

One of the assaults was against a paramedic, and another was against a police officer carrying out their duty.

Lieutenant Bailiff Anthony Olsen MBE - the Jurat who read the sentence - told the court that it was "clear" that the paramedic was "trying to help" and was "caring and gentle" in their approach.

He added that a custodial sentence was needed as Le Claire was a "high risk of reconviction".

Le Claire had 13 previous convictions involving a total of 36 offences, including two assaults on the police and an assault on his mother.

Before sentencing, Le Claire told the court: "My mother dearest does everything for me, so I believe I should serve the longest sentence due to that breach of trust."

He also apologised repeatedly but admitted an apology doesn't do much to help his victims.

Le Claire explained: "It wasn't [...] so much alcohol as who I am [...] I'm a little bit of a d***."

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