Matthew Lea, jailed in Stoke-on-Trent, admits attacking inmates and staff with no regret, facing a longer sentence.
The 24-year-old attacked inmates with boiling water. He punched a doctor in the face while jailed. He threw urine at a prison officer, too. Lea once faked a bomb threat behind bars. He received an 11-year sentence this time.
Lea is currently at HMP Lowdham Grange. He stated he has not changed at all. He admitted he “sometimes sparks off.”
The judge questioned his behavior in prison. Lea said he felt bad despite his actions. He confirmed he had been in trouble. The judge urged him to control himself. Life imprisonment is likely otherwise, the judge warned.
Lea got over four years earlier, in 2019. He burned a Thornton’s shop. He stole pies and threatened a guard.
In 2022, he faked a bomb. He covered a CCTV camera lens. He had terrorist propaganda as well.
Prosecutors described his violent acts. His extremist views are a recurring issue.
In 2023, he threw boiling liquid on an inmate. The victim suffered face and head burns. He lost layers of skin.
Lea threw boiling water on another person. He also threw urine at an officer. He punched a doctor working at the jail. Lea threw boiling liquid on another inmate again. The victim got chest and neck scars.
Lea admitted to assault and harming workers. The judge emphasized the long sentence. The judge noted Lea felt justified in his actions.