Full Breakdown
Man Sentenced After Flapjack Attack on Police Officer in Custody
7/1/2026, 11:55:45 PM
Incident Overview
In early 2024, 29-year-old Kristen Naylor assaulted his father, John Naylor, in Lowton, Wigan, before police took him into custody. While detained, he threw a Pot Noodle at a police officer, missed, and then hurled a flapjack that struck the officer’s genitals, leading to a three-month alcohol ban.
Background & Context
John Naylor was staying at his ex-partner’s home after a recent operation. An argument erupted when he tried to leave with two dogs, warning his son that he knew how his brother behaved when drunk. Naylor, described as “very drunk,” pursued his father, threatened that any interference with the dogs would be met with lethal force, and repeatedly punched him, causing John to fall.
Key Figures
- Kristen Naylor – 29-year-old defendant.
- John Naylor – Father and assault victim.
- PC Shepherd – Officer struck by the flapjack.
- Judge Kenderik Horne – Bolton Crown Court judge.
- Prosecutor Katie Lord – Crown representative.
- Defence barrister Richard Bridgen – Represented Naylor.
Timeline
1. John Naylor returns home after surgery; argument begins.
2. Kristen Naylor attacks, threatens lethal force if his father interferes with the dogs, and punches his father (?45 seconds).
3. Police are called; PC Shepherd arrives.
4. Naylor is arrested and taken to the station.
5. In custody, he throws a Pot Noodle, then a flapjack that hits the officer’s genitals.
6. Bolton Crown Court hears the case; the judge imposes a three-month alcohol ban.
7. Sentencing includes a 12-month term suspended for 18 months, 100 hours unpaid work, 10 rehab days, 3-month alcohol monitoring, 6-month mental-health treatment, and £150 costs.
Sentencing Details
Naylor pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, and assaulting an emergency worker. The court imposed a suspended custodial sentence, 100 hours of unpaid work, ten rehabilitation days, a three-month alcohol abstinence and monitoring order, six months of mental-health treatment, and £150 in prosecution costs.
Official Statements & Judicial Reasoning
Prosecutor Katie Lord highlighted the dual assault on a family member and a police officer, stressing the heightened risk from Naylor’s intoxication. Judge Horne noted the officer felt sick after the flapjack strike, emphasizing the physical harm caused. Both officials framed the sentence as balancing punishment with rehabilitation.
Criticism & Opposition
The sources did not record any public criticism or organized opposition to the court’s decision.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I could make your life hell.” — Kristen Naylor, during arrest
- “If you touch my dog I'll kill you.” — Kristen Naylor, to his father
- “I think he also felt sick,” — Judge Kenderik Horne, describing the officer’s condition
Impact and Future Monitoring
The case demonstrates a judicial approach that couples custodial suspension with targeted alcohol-abstinence and mental-health requirements for violent, intoxicated offenders. Compliance with the three-month monitoring order will be overseen by local authorities, and any breach may trigger further legal action.
