Carl Gloster, 58, of Gregory Avenue, Birmingham, was sentenced at Birmingham Magistrates Court on July 6 for assaulting his sister, causing her actual bodily harm. The court heard that Gloster 'grabbed his sister by the throat and threw her to the ground' following a dispute over their brother's death.
Attack Followed Abusive Messages
Prosecutor Mrs Begum told the court on July 6 that the victim had not spoken with her family for seven years until she received abusive messages from Gloster on April 28, 2024. The exchange led to the pair meeting face-to-face outside his residence.
Johnson Fadimu, defending, said Gloster had been called an 'idiot' in the messages and that the convict told the victim to 'come and say it to his face.' As a result, the victim drove to her brother's house.
Violent Confrontation
Shortly after the victim arrived, Gloster came outside and grabbed her. Prosecutor Ms Begum told the court: 'He grabbed her by the throat and threw her to the ground.' The victim suffered four fractured ribs, soft tissue damage, and was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.
Mr Fadimu told the court his client was 'sorry' for his actions, stating he had acted out after receiving the distressing news of his brother's death. 'It is an incident that has impacted his family. He went on holiday with his family. But his wife could not have a lovely time because this was at the back of her mind,' he said.
Defendant Wants No Contact
Mr Fadimu added that the defendant ultimately wants 'nothing to do with the complainant' and that 'as far as he is concerned, she is nothing to do with him.' Gloster was found guilty at trial, having previously pleaded not guilty to the offence.
Sentence Handed Down
Sentencing on July 6, Mrs Roberts JP, Mr Welsby JP, and Mr Wheatley JP told Gloster the offence was 'very serious.' They handed him a sentence of 12 months in custody, suspended for 18 months, along with 30 rehabilitation days and 150 hours of unpaid work. He was also ordered to pay £650 in court costs, a £187 surcharge fee, and £200 compensation to the victim.
