Summary
A grandmother named Belinda Stickland was injured by a pregnant stranger, Danielle Oliver, during a funeral in Wales. Ms. Stickland suffered severe injuries, but the attacker received a suspended sentence instead of jail time. The incident has left Ms. Stickland with ongoing physical and emotional effects.
Key Facts
- Belinda Stickland, 65, was attacked at a funeral wake in Cardiff, Wales.
- The attacker, 39-year-old Danielle Oliver, was 22 weeks pregnant during the incident.
- Ms. Stickland sustained broken ribs and a punctured lung, spending 12 days in the hospital.
- The attack occurred on June 9, 2024, and the sentencing took place in July.
- Danielle Oliver received a 66-week sentence, suspended for two years.
- Oliver has not explained why she attacked Ms. Stickland, nor apologized.
- Police identified Oliver using CCTV footage from the venue.
- The judge noted that even brief acts of violence can have severe consequences.
