Deaf man’s roof fall in bid to reach estranged wife

After his fall he was treated in hospital and subsequently bailed. He then sent his wife messages making her concerned for his safety in July.

He was eventually found in Scarborough by the police and was remanded in custody.

Ian Cook, representing Senior, said he now realised his behaviour that day must have been utterly terrifying for all those involved and he was deeply remorseful.

He had hoped he could rekindle their 20-year relationship but now accepted it was over.

Mr Cook said: “That sense of isolation, unfortunately, he dealt with by resorting to alcohol as a crutch.”

His actions had been totally out of character.

Being on remand in prison had been like solitary confinement for him because he could not communicate with anyone and in addition he was in pain, still wearing a brace for his back injuries sustained in the fall.

Senior, 32, a joiner, of Chatsworth Terrace, Earlsheaton admitted having an offensive weapon, two charges of damage and burglary with intent to commit damage.

He was sentenced to two years in prison suspended for two years with 30 rehabilitation activity days and a four month curfew from 8pm to 5am.

Judge Robin Mairs accepted his remorse was genuine and said the best protection for the future was to ensure nothing similar happened again.