Woman jailed over attempt ‘to boil husband’

A woman who poured scalding water over her husband after he failed to satisfy her “unrealistic” financial demands has been jailed for four years.

Ken Gregory, 65, suffered first and second degree burns to 14% of his body after the assault at his bungalow in Peterborough.

His injuries show painful blistering stretching from his scalp to his lower back. The scars remain almost a year on and some may never fade.

Former special constable Teresa Gilbertson, 60, from Peterborough, appeared at Peterborough Crown Court for sentencing after being convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Judge Peter Murphy described it as a “very sad case” but he said he saw “no trace of remorse” in her.

“He told you he wanted a divorce and feelings were running high,” the judge said. “The pouring of hot water is the use of a weapon and you clearly intended to injure him but mercifully his injuries were not more serious.

“He has obviously suffered trauma and I think you both regret that the relationship has ended in this way.”

As well as jailing her, the judge made Gilbertson subject to a seven-year restraining order preventing her approaching Mr Gregory.