A police officer has expressed his disgust after the man who seriously injured him was released just days into his prison sentence. PC Conor McIntyre learned that George Jacob, sentenced to 20 months for a brutal attack, walked free after only 16 days.
Brutal Attack in Lancaster
PC McIntyre, a seven-year veteran of Lancashire Police, was left bloodied, bruised, and severely concussed following an unprovoked assault in Lancaster. Jacob, 42, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to Section 20 wounding, police assault, and criminal damage. He was sentenced at Preston Crown Court but released shortly after.
Officer's Reaction
PC McIntyre said: "This news was a real kick in the teeth. It has added insult to my injuries. This disgusting decision has given me no confidence in the justice system. I have been a police officer for nearly seven years. I love my job and I'm good at it, but this incident has caused me to re-evaluate my career as a constable."
Horrifying CCTV footage from November 22, 2025, shows Jacob throwing a brick at PC McIntyre after the officer seized his electric motorbike during a routine stop. The brick shattered the police car window, causing serious injuries including a severe concussion, two chipped teeth, and facial lacerations requiring glass removal.
Impact on Officer and Family
PC McIntyre was taken to hospital, where he was treated for his injuries. He still has facial scars and requires dental work. He said: "I've got a young daughter at home, and it was hard for her seeing how much of a mess my face was." In a victim impact statement, he called Jacob "spineless" and expressed anger that the attacker fled rather than facing consequences.
Jacob was sentenced on April 14 to 15 months imprisonment plus five months already served on remand. Despite a criminal record of 70 previous offences, he was identified for early release after just 16 days.
Union Outcry
Martin Midgley, chair of the Lancashire Police Federation, said: "There needs to be a clear message sent out that officers should not be assaulted just for doing their jobs. We need to protect our protectors and provide a visible and consistent deterrent against these despicable crimes." He added that early release undermines justice and officer morale.
PC McIntyre noted that the force and federation supported him but could not prevent the release. He said: "That length of sentence is not much of a deterrent, plus he's a serial offender." In Lancashire, 389 police officers were assaulted last year, with 48,888 assaults on UK police officers over the past year.
