Woman Who Blinded Taxi Driver with High Heels Receives Jail Time
A woman who attacked a taxi driver with her high heels, ultimately blinding him in one eye, has been sentenced to three years in jail. Georgia Nicholson, now 23, from Coleshill, originally received a suspended sentence, which has since been overturned following an appeal by the Solicitor General on the grounds that it was unduly lenient.
The shocking incident took place on December 15, 2018, when the victim was driving Nicholson and a group of her intoxicated friends home after a night out. The situation quickly turned violent when one of the passengers felt sick, prompting racial abuse and an assault against the taxi driver.
At the time of the attack, Nicholson was just 18 years old. She repeatedly struck the victim with her high heels, causing his eyeball to rupture, resulting in permanent blindness in his right eye. Bystanders had to intervene to put an end to the assault. Solicitor General Michael Tomlinson KC MP stated, The victim has endured life-altering injuries and lost his means of livelihood due to the offender’s unprovoked and frenzied attack while simply carrying out his duties.
Initially, on May 30, 2023, Nicholson received a 24-month suspended sentence, along with two years of probation and ten days of rehabilitation activities, after being convicted of causing Grievous Bodily Harm with Intent. However, on August 4, the Court of Appeal escalated her sentence to three years in prison after it was referred under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
This decision sends a strong message that acts of violence like this will not be tolerated. The upgrade in Nicholson’s sentence emphasizes the severity of her brutality in this case, serving as a warning to others. The court recognizes the importance of protecting individuals who are simply doing their jobs and ensuring justice for victims of such senseless attacks.
In conclusion, Georgia Nicholson’s assault on a taxi driver with her high heels has resulted in a just outcome. The increased sentence from the Court of Appeal reflects the gravity of her actions and serves as a deterrent against similar acts of violence in the future.
