Man Who Beat Ex Wife’s Boyfriend With 2×4 to Be Sentenced

In late February, twenty-five-year-old Elroy Williams pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Back in 2018, Williams attacked his estranged wife’s boyfriend, thirty-three-year-old Michael Jones, with a two-by-four wooden plank in Lord’s Bank. Fast forward seven years, Williams is now hoping for a non-custodial sentence as he faces six years in prison. Today, the court held a mitigation plea where Williams asked for a second chance to be with his family. He brought in two character witnesses, his mother and sister, to vouch for his good character. In his final comments to the court, Williams expressed hope that Jones’ family could forgive him for his actions. Jones’ impact statement was read aloud in court, detailing how his life was forever changed after the brutal attack. He recounted being in a coma for days, suffering broken bones and severe swelling. Jones shared that his medical treatment was costly, and he was bedridden for months, unable to work. He said he wouldn’t wish his condition on anyone. Williams was initially out on bail but was placed on remand in 2024 after failing to appear in court. The trial judge is expected to hand down a sentence on Thursday.