Thug who stamped on victim and threw corrosive substance in his face jailed
A thug who forced his way into a man’s home before throwing ammonia on his face, slashing him with a knife and stamping on him so hard he broke his leg has been jailed.
Jordan Shields left his DNA at the scene during the devastating attack on the man in his own home, but he went to ground and police issued a public appeal to help track him down.
He was eventually arrested when two police officers spotted him in February and he was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
The charge related to a terrifying attack on a man in Middle Street South in Driffield in December 2025, when police were told three men had gained entry to a flat.
Inside the victim was slashed with a knife, had ammonia thrown on his face and was stamped on so hard that he broke his leg.
Following the arrest of the 36-year-old, a police search of his property found an empty bottle of household ammonia was also discovered having been hidden at the bottom of a wardrobe. Expert chemical testing was carried out, and this was confirmed to be a match for the liquid used in the attack.
CCTV enquiries also put him and two other men at the scene heading to and from the address within the reported timeframe.
Shields answered no comment to all questions asked during interview, refusing to admit any involvement in the attack, and he was later charged with aggravated burglary and remanded into custody.
Shields, of South Back Lane in Bridlington, pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary on the second day of a trial.
He also admitted breaching an 18-month suspended prison sentence imposed on November 1, 2023 for possessing drugs with intent to supply.
He was jailed for eight years and two months.
Detective Inspector Tracy St Paul from Humberside Police’s CID said: “Soon after the attack, Shields took to ground in an attempt to evade arrest, with callous disregard to the damage that he had inflicted on the man in his own home.
“He then continued to deny any involvement in the incident right up until the last minute where he eventually decided to plead guilty on day two of his planned trial due to the clear evidence stacked against him.
“Because of Shields’ actions that day, the victim was left defenceless, disorientated and requiring surgery on his leg, as well as sustaining significant damage to his eye.
“I’d like to commend the man for his patience throughout the entirety of the court proceedings and also advocate for the work of all officers involved in this investigation, including the two neighbourhood policing officers who helped further identify Shields after recognising his voice in the CCTV which ultimately led to him being charged.
“Violent crimes of any kind will not be tolerated, and we will continue to bring offenders to justice and ensure victims receive the support they need.”