CALLUM MACKAY – RHYL / BAGILLT

A man who launched a brutal street attack on a woman in Rhyl – leaving her unconscious with a fractured skull – has been jailed for two years and ten months.

Callum MacKay, 23, of Bron y Wern in Bagillt, appeared at Mold Crown Court via video link from HMP Berwyn after admitting a racially aggravated offence of causing grievous bodily harm, along with controlling and coercive behaviour and criminal damage relating to a separate incident.

THE STREET ATTACK

The court heard that on 27 August 2021, the woman had been socialising with friends before encountering MacKay, who was walking with another woman.
An argument began, during which MacKay used a racist slur. When the woman reacted, MacKay responded with extreme violence, described in court as “completely over the top.”

Witnesses reported he “went Mike Tyson,” repeatedly striking her 10 to 15 times to the head and face before she collapsed unconscious in the street.

She later woke up in severe pain, vomiting and coughing blood. Hospital scans revealed a bleed on the brain and a fractured skull. She was transferred to Stoke University Hospital for specialist treatment.

HISTORY OF ABUSE

Separate charges of controlling and coercive behaviour and criminal damage related to MacKay’s conduct towards former partner Kym Crosby, with whom he shares two children.
Incidents described in court included:
• Headbutting her after returning home intoxicated
• Brandishing a machete
• Damaging property, including slashing walls with a knife and throwing a TV and speaker
• Assaulting her during outbursts of anger

MacKay accepted in his basis of plea that his behaviour would have put her in fear.

SENTENCE

Judge Niclas Parry sentenced MacKay to two years and ten months in prison and imposed an indefinite restraining order protecting both women involved.

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Clare’s Law Reminder

If you have concerns about someone’s past behaviour, you can request information through the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (Clare’s Law).
✔ Police can disclose past violent or abusive behaviour, including some cases marked NFA (No Further Action) if they believe someone is at risk.
✔ You do not need to be in a current relationship to make a request.
✔ You can apply online or through 101.