A LANDLADY says the police have ‘let off’ a group of women who attacked them.
Mandy and Leslie Mallinson say they were beaten, punched and kicked during an assault at the Armitage Arms at 11.30pm last Sunday.
The day after an appeal in the Examiner, three women handed themselves into police.
A 39-year-old woman from Cowersley and a 22-year-old woman from Milnsbridge were both given a police caution.
No action was taken against a 37-year-old.
But the furious couple believe their attackers have got away without punishment.
Mandy Mallinson said: “What message does that send out? That you can beat someone, give them broken ribs, black eyes and smash their heads against a wall and still get away with it.
“It’s almost as if the police are saying, “go and get drunk, hit somebody you don’t like, it doesn’t matter”.
“The fact these girls did it should show what they are capable of.
“It is disgusting they only got a caution.”
Mr and Mrs Mallinson had just called time, but say that after telling the women to drink up they started to smash glasses outside, then grabbed hold of Mrs Mallinson’s head and banged it against a wall.
When Mr Mallinson intervened, he was set upon too.
They were both taken to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary for treatment.
Mrs Mallinson, 46, suffered severe bruising and swelling to her face and head.
Mr Mallinson, 53, has broken ribs and swelling to his knees.
The landlady added: “I just feel angry at the moment. It’s disgraceful and makes me wonder what people have to do before they are dealt with.
“The police told us the girls felt remorseful for their actions.
“But it happened on Sunday and they only handed themselves in on Thursday after it had been in the Examiner.
“If they were really remorseful they would have done it straightaway. I think the police have been conned.
“What level of violence do they have to show before police will act?”
A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said: “Three women alleged to have been involved in this incident voluntarily presented themselves to police and were arrested after admitting
involvement in the matter.
“After interviewing the women officers decided to take no further action against one of the three and cautioned the other two.
“Following an investigation of the circumstances and facts of the case, the evidence available and the national guidelines in relation to charging, it was felt this was the most appropriate course of action.
“It is worth noting that a caution is not a ‘slap on the wrist’ and that cautions stay on your permanent record and will be taken into account should a person be arrested in the future.”
