Furious mother armed with 50,000-volt stun gun spared jail

Furious mother armed with 50,000-volt stun gun who marched over to son’s girlfriend’s house and made slew of death threats after her child was arrested by police following ‘lovers’ spat’ is spared jail

  • Dawn Chaisty, 59, of Horwich, threatened the sister of her son’s girlfriend Kirsty
  • Chaisty pointed a stun gun at the sister, Gabrielle Sugden, in February 2021 

A furious mother armed with a 50,000-volt, who marched over to her son’s girlfriend’s house and made a slew of death threats, has been spared jail.

Dawn Chaisty threatened Gabrielle Sugden, the sister of her son’s then-girlfriend Kirsty, with the weapon after turning up at their family home.

Chaisty, 59, had gone to the house to confront Kirsty after her son, Josh Holden, was arrested by police following a ‘lovers’ spat’ the previous night. 

But Gabrielle had instead opened the door, Manchester Crown Court heard.

Chaisty pointed the stun gun at Gabrielle and shouted at her: ‘You are a disgusting vile little girl.’ The mother then stormed off, adding: ‘You are all gonna die – just watch I will get you all killed, I will come back.’ 

Dawn Chaisty (pictured outside Manchester Crown Court) who armed with a 50,000-volt marched over to her son’s girlfriend’s house and made a slew of death threats, has been spared jail

Chaisty threatened Gabrielle Sugden (pictured), the sister of her son’s then-girlfriend Kirsty, with the weapon after turning up at their family home

Chaisty, 59, had gone to the house to confront Kirsty (pictured) after her son, Josh Holden, was arrested by police following a ‘lovers’ spat’ the previous night

The attack occurred at 11am on February 25, 2021, after Chaisty had learnt her son had been arrested and detained overnight by police investigating an incident involving Kirsty. 

Police later swooped on Chaisty’s home in Horwich, near Bolton, and found the stun gun on her bed. She later claimed she had acquired it for ‘protection’ because she had once been a victim of a sexual assault.

No one was hurt in the incident but Gabrielle was said to be ‘shocked and frightened.’

Chaisty faced jail after she admitted possession of a prohibited weapon and common assault but she was ordered to complete a two year community order after arguing she suffered from mental health problems.

Robert Smith prosecuting said: ‘The defendant is the mother of Josh Holden and he, at the time, was the partner of Kirsty Sugden.

‘During the evening of February 24, an incident involving Kirsty and Josh had resulted in Josh being detained overnight by the police.

‘At around 11am the following morning, the defendant Dawn Chaisty attended at the home of Kirsty. When Kirsty’s sister Gabrielle Sugden answered the door the defendant immediately asked, “what’s gone on” in a calm voice.’

Mr Smith said that Gabrielle then went inside to talk to her sister, who told her not to let Chaisty into the house.

Chaisty then became ‘sarcastic’ in her responses when Gabrielle told her that her mother was at work and would not be back until later.

Chaisty then repeated that she wanted to know what had gone on, and became ‘increasingly angry and started to swear’. 

Gabrielle told Chaisty to move away from the house, but she refused. Gabrielle then closed the door so children inside the house would not be able to hear.

‘But at that stage the defendant produced the stun gun,’ Mr Smith said. 

‘She was on the other side of the garden fence and Gabrielle was just outside her front door. 

‘The defendant then leaned towards Gabrielle and aggressively said: “Don’t tell me what to do and don’t swear at me, you are a disgusting vile little girl” while holding the device, which appeared charged, towards Gabrielle.

The attack occurred at 11am on February 25, 2021, after Chaisty had learnt her son Josh (pictured) had been arrested and detained overnight by police investigating an incident involving Kirsty

Chaisty (pictured outside Manchester Crown Court) faced jail after she admitted possession of a prohibited weapon and common assault but she was ordered to complete a two year community order after arguing she suffered from mental health problems

Chaisty pointed the stun gun at Gabrielle (pictured) and shouted at her: ‘You are a disgusting vile little girl’

‘Gabrielle says that she was shocked and frightened and repeatedly told the defendant to go away before going back in the house. 

But as the defendant walked away, she shouted: “You are all gonna die – just watch I will get you all killed, i will come back.”‘

Police were contacted and arrived at Gabrielle’s home. Having spoken to her, they then attended Chaisty’s home and arrested her.

Chaisty’s house was searched and she told the officers that there was something on her bed. The police then seized what appeared to be a taser.

In an interview with police, Chaisty said she had been concerned about her son’s whereabouts following his arrest and denied leaving her house that day. She claimed she had remained at home that day to find out what had happened to Josh.

Mr Smith added: ‘She accepted the stun gun belonged to her. She said that she had it for her personal protection having previously been the victim of serious sexual violence. She denied taking the item outside her house.’

Chaisty had a previous caution for possession of an offensive weapon in 2016. 

Her counsel John Richards said, ‘Two years ago this lady desperately needed help for her mental health but she is now steady and stable with her medication and there have been no incidents since.’

In sentencing, Judge Alan Conrad KC told Chaisty: ‘This was an unfortunate and serious matter between neighbours happening two years ago. 

‘Fortunately, there has been no unpleasantness since. I am not going to send you to prison today. A community order is better for society and for you.’

Chaisty will also have to complete 30 rehabilitation activity days. 

The stun gun was forfeited, and an order was made for its destruction.

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