A convicted teenage rapist has been handed an additional nine months in prison for a brutal and seemingly motiveless attack in which he threw boiling water over another inmate's genitals, causing severe injuries. Ethan Rowley, now 20, carried out the assault while on remand awaiting trial for serious sexual offences, for which he later received a 21-year sentence at Derby Crown Court last summer.
Details of the Horrific Prison Assault
Nottingham Crown Court was told that Rowley, then 19, threw boiling water over the groin of a fellow inmate in a shocking incident that left the victim with skin hanging off his genitalia and legs. The attack appeared to have no clear motive, adding to its brutality. Prosecutors described the injuries as severe and painful, highlighting the reckless nature of the assault within the prison environment.
Legal Proceedings and Sentencing
Rowley was already serving a lengthy sentence for rape when he committed this additional offence. The court heard that the boiling water attack resulted in significant harm, necessitating medical treatment for the victim. In sentencing Rowley to an extra nine months, the judge emphasised the seriousness of the act and its impact on prison safety and order.
Background of the Perpetrator
Ethan Rowley was on remand at the time of the attack, awaiting trial for the sexual offences that led to his 21-year sentence. His criminal history includes convictions for rape, and this latest incident underscores ongoing concerns about violence among inmates in the UK prison system. The case has drawn attention to the challenges of managing high-risk offenders in custody.
Impact and Aftermath
The victim suffered not only physical trauma but also psychological distress from the attack. Medical reports indicated that the boiling water caused burns that required extensive care, with skin damage described as hanging off in areas. This case raises questions about inmate safety and the measures in place to prevent such assaults in prisons.
Authorities have not disclosed specific details about the victim's identity or current condition, but the court proceedings highlighted the need for vigilance in correctional facilities. The additional sentence for Rowley serves as a reminder that violent acts behind bars will be met with further legal consequences, even for those already serving long terms.
