Care home boss Michael Bailey throttled doctor with a tie
CARE home boss Michael Bailey viciously punched a doctor during an angry confrontation after relentlessly harassing him with a string of pestering telephone calls.
He "throttled" the doctor with his own tie after going to his home to demand advice about his deteriorating medical condition, Grimsby Crown Court heard.
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VIOLENT ATTACK: Michael Bailey, outside Grimsby Crown and County Court.
Bailey, 64, of Cheapside, Waltham, admitted harassing Dr Stephen Moss by putting him in fear of violence between January 1 and March 5.
Dr Moss managed to overpower Bailey. His tie had been pulled so tightly that he could not release it and had to force it over his head to get it off. He suffered bruises, grazes and swelling. His glasses were snapped in half.
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Dr Moss later said he felt "violated and threatened" by what happened and was extremely worried that Bailey would return to attack him again – or worse. He felt unsafe in his own home.
Andrew Bailey, mitigating, said the care home boss lost perspective and his medical problems became an obsession, leading him to become increasingly and unreasonably frustrated.
"As his problems got worse and got more and more on top of him, he was tipped over the edge and behaved in this way, which is something he is quite ashamed of," said Mr Bailey.
Bailey was given a one-year suspended prison sentence, a two-year supervision order and a six-month 10pm to 6am curfew. He was given an indefinite restraining order, banning him from contacting Dr Moss by any means and from entering his home street.
Comments
by josephine white, Grimsby
Wednesday, July 21 2010, 3:40PM
“Lucy wrote: "I have to agree with JO, she does only bite when provoked, and does often provide an interesting argument. (Though admittedly, we have banged heads a few times ourselves)".
Yes we have, hey? And without any lingering rancour between us either (well .. not on my part anyway (grin)). Oracle is the same.
I just wish *others* would understand that disagreeing with someones *point of view* doesn't make them a sworn enemy forever and ever.
We're all only people with opinions.”
by David Sanderson, Grimsby
Wednesday, July 21 2010, 10:30AM
“Believe it or not I did have a stammer but it was cured by a speech therapist back in 1978, didn't he do well? I saw Dr Alonso because I am suffering pain in my left knee, he managed to examine me, prescribe anti inflammatories and suggest that if that doesn't work, make another appointment and he will look at it again and decide if he thinks it needs attention from a specialist, isn't that what GPs do? I don't feel the need to go round to his house, make threatening phone calls or jump out of a taxi and grab hold of anyones tie, maybe Mr Bailey should have changed doctors.......”
by Lucy Stephenson, Grimsby
Wednesday, July 21 2010, 10:26AM
“I have to agree with JO, she does only bite when provoked, and does often provide an interesting argument. (Though admittedly, we have banged heads a few times ourselves).
And getting back to the original subject, i have to agree with Jo. I empathise with Mr Bailey, though that does not in any way mean that i condone what he has done.”
by Neil, Cleethorpes
Wednesday, July 21 2010, 9:51AM
“Quite correct about the checks,Andy. This person must have had an unblemished record,held for many,many years. It still does not allow someone to assault you ,particularly when they are trying to help.”
by josephine white, Grimsby
Wednesday, July 21 2010, 9:31AM
“NO DAVID .. that's *not* true and it's not fair! I don't (and never have) initiated attacks on other posters. If I've lost my temper and gotten involved in a slanging match - its always *in response* to someone elses insults.
I never start it.
This thread is a perfect example, and there are dozens of others where simply the sight of my name attracts people like you (and your numerous alter ego's). Not to discuss the topic, but to start with the sarcasm and the innuendo and the insults.
I have no problem with anyone attacking my views - but the personal stuff is out of order.
I'll appeal to you once more .. will you please please stop it?”
by Stephen, GY :-(
Wednesday, July 21 2010, 9:29AM
“Looks like the Fonz lol!!”
by Steve, GY :-(
Wednesday, July 21 2010, 9:27AM
“When I first saw this picture I thought he looked like the FONZ!! LOL!”
by Andy, Shrewsbury
Wednesday, July 21 2010, 8:32AM
“i thought you needed enhanced CRB checks to work with vulnerable people... somethign this odious little man will no longer pass.
Dole queue awaits?”
by The Devil's Advocate, Hades
Wednesday, July 21 2010, 8:23AM
“That will work until of course someone has the audacity to disagree with you. We will have the heavy sighs, the patronising "stupid people", the condescending "you lot" etc. The list is endless.”
by josephine white, Grimsby
Wednesday, July 21 2010, 7:29AM
“Jlay wrote: "same old people posting their crap....same old bantering with no purpose....same old insults".
You're right jlay, and I'm ashamed to say I'm one of the worst offenders for 'lashing out'. BUT .. I challenge anyone to stay calm when faced with the constant barrage of abuse which some on this forum seem happy to dole out on a daily basis. They're not interested in the topic being discussed, only in being as rude and as offensive as they can possibly be. I know I should act my age and ignore it (and I really really do try) but everyone has a tipping point and eventually, I snap.
It's the Irish in me I expect.
My apologies ..
I for one *will* try harder. And I hope after reading your comments, others will feel similar shame at their own vitriol and pettiness.
Netviews is for discussion and debate, and I believe it is an invaluable mechanism in maintaining free speech and democracy. *It is NOT and never should be used for targeted, ad hominem attacks on other posters*.
Enough is enough.”