Anthony Edinburgh of Handsworth Wood jailed for 16 years after assaulting woman in Lozells

A man has been jailed for 16 years after he assaulted a woman, leaving her with horrific injuries. He was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday (August 14).

Anthony Edinburgh, of Antrobus Road, Handsworth Wood carried out an unprovoked attacked on the victim at an address in the Lozells area on April 7, 2023. West Midlands Police officers trawled through CCTV which placed Edinburgh, aged 59 at the scene.

He was arrested on April 13 and a search of his home was carried out. Police recovered clothes worn by Edinburgh at the time of the assault matching CCTV footage. Edinburgh denied involvement in the offence but was charged with wounding with intent. The victim still remains in a medical establishment where she is receiving rehabilitative care.

Detective Sergeant Sharon Owen from our Major Crime Team said: “This was a horrific attack of a defenceless woman in her own home. Anthony Edinburgh is a clearly a danger to society. The team have worked tirelessly to get justice for the victim and this sentence reflects the severity of the offence. Violence against women and girls of this nature will not be tolerated.”