Heiress to Berkeley Homes £310m fortune, 26, is spared jail after kicking policeman in the crotch and spitting in his colleague's face leaving him temporarily blinded

  • Chloe Pidgley had suffered horrific attacks at the hands of her ex-boyfriend
  • Three days after he was jailed, police went to her house over self-harm fears
  • She attacked them in the street, leaving one officer temporarily blinded 
  • Pidgley was given a 12-month community order and unpaid work of 100 hours 

Chloe Pidgley was given a 12-month community order, unpaid work of 100 hours and up to 20 days of rehabilitation activity

Chloe Pidgley was given a 12-month community order, unpaid work of 100 hours and up to 20 days of rehabilitation activity

The heiress to a £310 million property empire has been spared jail after she kicked a policeman in the crotch and spat in his colleague's face leaving him temporarily blinded.

Chloe Pidgley, 26, admitted assaulting the officers at her flat in Earl's Court, west London, three days after her ex Antonio Henry was jailed for brutally attacking her.

Today Pidgley was given a 12-month community order, unpaid work of 100 hours and up to 20 days of rehabilitation activity. 

The defence for the heiress, Ricky Lao said Pidgley had experienced a 'very difficult time'. 

Henry, 29, had punched and kicked Pidgley in the face on 18 June last year before slamming her hand in a door, breaking two of her fingers.

He then threatened to come back and throw acid at Pidgley, the granddaughter of Berkeley Homes founder Tony Pidgley.

Henry, from Ealing, admitted assault and criminal damage and was jailed for 21 months at Isleworth Crown Court. 

PC Calum Jackson and PC Jake Harris were called to Pidgley's home three days later, on 29 March, after receiving reports from the ambulance service that she was threatening to self harm. The officers turned up to find the heiress heavily intoxicated with slit wrists.

Prosecutor Katie Bryan told the court: 'Police noticed fresh cuts to her wrists that were still bleeding at the time.

'She invited them in and officers tried to engage with her asking questions about her visible injuries. The defendant was described as intoxicated and very emotional. She refused to engage with officers and said she wanted them to leave.'

The police officers then explained they were waiting for an ambulance and warned Pidgley that she could be sectioned if she tried to go outside, the court heard.

The court heard officers found Pidgley with cut wrists and tried to get her to wait for an ambulance before she kicked, spat at and attacked them
The court heard officers found Pidgley with cut wrists and tried to get her to wait for an ambulance before she kicked, spat at and attacked them

The court heard officers found Pidgley with cut wrists and tried to get her to wait for an ambulance before she kicked, spat at and attacked them

The prosecutor said: 'The defendant however continued out onto the street and she described as becoming more agitated out on the pathway.

'Traffic at that point [on her road] is described as heavy. PC Jackson placed himself between the defendant and the road and again said he would place her under section.

'She tried to push past him at that point. He took hold of her arm. PC Harris then intervened, taking hold of the other arm and it was at that point the defendant kicked him making contact with his genitals.

'She turned to face [PC Jackson] and spat into his face, going into his eyes.

'He described being momentarily blinded but remained holding onto the defendant while PC Harris took her to the floor.

'She remained on the floor kicking and shouting until ambulance services arrived and took her to A&E.'

The incident came after her ex-boyfriend was jailed for attacking her. She has previously spoken about her ordeal and has told a court she was suffering from PTSD

The incident came after her ex-boyfriend was jailed for attacking her. She has previously spoken about her ordeal and has told a court she was suffering from PTSD

Pidgley was transferred to hospital and discharged the next day. 

Mr Lao added: 'Miss Pidgley suffered a serious assault on her person by an ex-partner.

'The week at the time of the incident was difficult for her as she had to go to court to deliver a victim impact statement.

'Her former partner was sentenced to 21 months for assault and this was widely reported in the media and there were open source photographs of her injuries.

'She was struck with a radiator and a door slammed on her hands which caused significant injury.

Pidgley's flat in Kensington is pictured above after it was boarded up after she was attacked

Pidgley's flat in Kensington is pictured above after it was boarded up after she was attacked 

'Miss Pidgely had difficulties dealing with this event. After the attack right up to this event there were constant reminders on social media.' 

She admitted two counts of assault before sitting with her lawyer, sobbing at Hendon Magistrates' Court today.

District Judge Tan Ikram at Hendon Magistrates Court noted her previous conviction of assault, accepting it was in 2015, but highlighting that it had also been on a police officer.  

'That previous offence makes this offence more serious. I must consider a prison sentence. You pleaded guilty and I take that into account.'

However, he said considered what else had been going on in the days prior to the offences. 

He added: 'Courts take these matters very seriously. I can deal with it with a community penalty.

'I'm going to make a 12 month community order with two requirements. You will undertake unpaid work for 100 hours and have up to 20 days of rehabilitation activity requirement.

'You will be meeting with probation service and will explore your use of alcohol. A referral may be made for further support.

'You must attend all of your appointments or you'll be in breach of that and may be resentenced.'

Pidgley told an earlier hearing that she had been suffering post-traumatic stress disorder and was struggling with the aftermath of her abusive relationship.

'I got attacked by a boyfriend and I had to go to court over it,' she said.

'I have post-traumatic stress disorder and I thought my dad was going to pay for the solicitor but he changed his mind at the last minute.'

Pidgley had failed to attend an earlier hearing at Westminster Magistrates Court in August and a warrant was issued for her arrest. She then voluntarily contacted police two days later.

Tony Pidgley is the founder of the famous property developer Berkeley Homes and thought to be worth a staggering £310million.

Both Chloe and her model sister, Chantelle, reportedly received a 'coming of age' sum of £1million each. 

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