Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Damien Bendall Receives Life Sentence for Prison Attack

2/23/2026

50 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Damien Bendall, a prisoner serving a whole-life sentence for murdering his pregnant partner and three children, received an additional life term after attempting to murder Michael Mullaney at HMP Frankland.
Bendall attacked Michael Mullaney with a claw hammer, four blows causing serious injuries.
Judge Francis Laird KC sentenced Bendall to life with a 15-year minimum, noting concerns about his mental health, and Bendall will never be released.

1 of 1

Story summary

Damien Bendall, a prisoner serving a whole-life sentence for murdering his pregnant partner and three children, received an additional life term after attempting to murder Michael Mullaney at HMP Frankland.
Bendall attacked Michael Mullaney with a claw hammer, four blows causing serious injuries.
Judge Francis Laird KC sentenced Bendall to life with a 15-year minimum, noting concerns about his mental health, and Bendall will never be released.