Lee Wellman
Assault occasioning bodily harm *
Sentence
75 months imprisonment
On December 13, 2023, at around 1am in Penzance, Lee Wellman, 28, of Tuckingmill, Camborne, shouted 'give me your s**t' at a man walking his dog, whom he knew and who had an existing drug debt. He produced a large kitchen knife and stabbed the victim in the front of his leg when he refused, then stabbed him again in the back of the leg as he tried to run away. Wellman followed the victim home, threatening to stab him and his girlfriend if they reported the incident. A couple of weeks later, he made stabbing gestures at the victim in town and laughed. In February 2025, Wellman began threatening the victim over the phone regarding the drug debt. In October 2025, police searched Wellman's address and found thousands of pounds worth of Class A drugs, valued at around £7,500. After arrest, during interview at Camborne Police Station, Wellman called officers 'f***ing scumbags', accused them of planting drugs, punched the interviewing officer in the face, attempted to knee him in the face, and continued punching until restrained. He was abusive and made further threats during a subsequent interview.
Pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article, assault occasioning bodily harm, and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. Also prohibited from entering Penzance unless agreed by the courts. Judge noted abusive and threatening behaviour towards police, professional criminality, and intimidation of a witness.