Summary
Anthony John Felton, a 54-year-old headteacher, has been sentenced to over two years in prison for attacking his deputy, Richard Pyke, 51, with a large adjustable spanner. The assault, driven by “overwhelming sexual jealousy” regarding Pyke’s suspected affair with a teacher, was captured on video, showing Felton ambushing Pyke from behind and swinging the tool at his head. Felton concealed the wrench in his jacket pocket prior to the attack, highlighting the premeditated nature of the crime.