Investigation by detectives leads to woman being jailed for nightclub assaults
A woman who assaulted two people in a Weymouth nightclub has been jailed following a detailed investigation by detectives.
An investigation was launched by detectives from Dorset County CID following a report that during the early hours of Saturday 12 October 2024 two female victims had been assaulted at The Closet in Maiden Street.
It was reported that the offender – Jade Hill, aged 21 and of Portland – had started shouting abuse at one of the victims before walking towards her and throwing the contents of a wine glass over her. She then struck the victim in the face with the empty glass, causing lacerations to her face.
As the victim’s friend went to intervene she was struck in the face by Hill, who was still holding the stem of the glass. The second victim also suffered cuts to her face.
Officers responding to the report arrested Hill at the scene.
Following enquiries by detectives, Hill was charged and was found guilty following trial of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, having already pleaded guilty to a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm.
She was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Tuesday 30 June 2026 to a total of four years and 10 months in prison.
Detective Constable Holly Hetherington, of Dorset County CID, said: “This was a violent and unprovoked attack using a glass, which caused the victims nasty injuries.
“Officers responded quickly to arrest the defendant and we have worked to compile evidence to hold her to account for her offending.
“I want to thank the victims and witnesses who gave evidence at trial and helped to bring Hill to justice.”
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