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digifan · 11-18-2006, 02:46 AM

Man jailed for Britain's first "web-rage" attack

Fri Nov 17, 10:26 AM ET

LONDON (Reuters) - A British man convicted of what has been described as the country's first "web-rage" attack, was jailed for 2-1/2 years on Friday for assaulting a man he had exchanged insults with over the Internet.

Paul Gibbons, 47, from south London, admitted he had attacked John Jones in December 2005 after months of exchanging abuse with him via an Internet chatroom dedicated to discussing Islam.

The Old Bailey heard that Gibbons had "taken exception" to Jones, 43, after he had made the claim that Gibbons had been "interfering with children."

After several more verbal and written exchanges -- with Jones threatening to track him down and give him a severe beating -- Gibbons and a friend went to his victim's house in Essex, armed with a pickaxe and machete.

Jones himself was armed with a knife but Gibbons took it off him, held it to his throat and "scratched" him across the neck.

Gibbons, who the court heard had previous convictions for violence, admitted unlawful wounding on the first day of his trial last month.

Other charges of attempted murder and issuing online threats to kill four other chatroom users were not pursued but could be reactivated in future if he reoffends.

Media reports said it was the country's first case of "web-rage" and Judge Richard Hawkins described the circumstances as "unusual."

"This case highlights the dangers of Internet chat rooms, particularly with regards to giving personal details that will allow other users to discover home addresses," said Detective Sergeant Jean-Marc Bazzoni of Essex Police.

Paul Gibbons is seen in an undated police handout photo. Gibbons, convicted of what has been described as the country's first 'web-rage' attack, was jailed for 2-1/2 years on Friday for assaulting a man he had exchanged insults with over the Internet. (Essex Police/Handout/Reuters)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061117/...n_webrage_dc_1

NoWhErE · 11-18-2006, 02:51 AM

Sometimes I wish they'd invent a machine that would allow you to stab people in the face over the internet

Phoenix · 11-18-2006, 02:55 AM

ctrl alt F8 delete allows you to stab someone across the net

Vitasoy · 11-18-2006, 02:59 AM

Someone took it a little too serious.

soulbleed · 11-18-2006, 03:00 AM

nice use of a bash quote there NoWhEre

http://bash.org/?4281

spasmo · 11-18-2006, 03:05 AM

Such things have been happening state-side for some time.

Love ya, Digifan. I hope all is well.

MyNameIsNobody · 11-18-2006, 03:05 AM

Squishy, lock your door.. someone will eventually come for ya

Webby · 11-18-2006, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digifan

Judge Richard Hawkins described the circumstances as "unusual."

Yeah??

He needs to surf his way to GFY to see how "unusual" shit can get

notabook · 11-18-2006, 03:12 AM

digifan · 11-18-2006, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spasmo

Such things have been happening state-side for some time.

Love ya, Digifan. I hope all is well.

Love ya too

and hope so... just the gfy server was acting up again on my end, god knows why..

squishypimp · 11-18-2006, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyNameIsNobody

Squishy, lock your door.. someone will eventually come for ya

Kimo · 11-18-2006, 11:42 AM

thats nuts lol

free4porn · 11-18-2006, 02:25 PM

crazy stuff :/

DatingGold · 11-18-2006, 02:43 PM

funny shit

scottybuzz · 11-18-2006, 02:43 PM

noramlly in these types of stories u get foriegners going

"only in america"

digifan · 11-18-2006, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Webby

Yeah??

He needs to surf his way to GFY to see how "unusual" shit can get

True

MaddCaz · 11-18-2006, 08:49 PM

hahaha @ 'keyboard warrior'

tony286 · 11-18-2006, 09:28 PM

actually if he left his house to beat the shit out of someone he is not a keyboard warrior technically.

reynold · 11-19-2006, 07:57 AM

I hope this board should have its own 'Rules of Engagement' when it comes to these web-rage attacks among members.

digifan · 11-19-2006, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony404

actually if he left his house to beat the shit out of someone he is not a keyboard warrior technically.

Hm you are right.. just a miserable guy who cannot tell if he lives in the real board or on the net, boards etc.

11-18-2006, 02:46 AM	#1
digifan The Profiler Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: ICQ 76281726 and I'm female Posts: 14,618	Keyboard warrior in jail Man jailed for Britain's first "web-rage" attack Fri Nov 17, 10:26 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - A British man convicted of what has been described as the country's first "web-rage" attack, was jailed for 2-1/2 years on Friday for assaulting a man he had exchanged insults with over the Internet. Paul Gibbons, 47, from south London, admitted he had attacked John Jones in December 2005 after months of exchanging abuse with him via an Internet chatroom dedicated to discussing Islam. The Old Bailey heard that Gibbons had "taken exception" to Jones, 43, after he had made the claim that Gibbons had been "interfering with children." After several more verbal and written exchanges -- with Jones threatening to track him down and give him a severe beating -- Gibbons and a friend went to his victim's house in Essex, armed with a pickaxe and machete. Jones himself was armed with a knife but Gibbons took it off him, held it to his throat and "scratched" him across the neck. Gibbons, who the court heard had previous convictions for violence, admitted unlawful wounding on the first day of his trial last month. Other charges of attempted murder and issuing online threats to kill four other chatroom users were not pursued but could be reactivated in future if he reoffends. Media reports said it was the country's first case of "web-rage" and Judge Richard Hawkins described the circumstances as "unusual." "This case highlights the dangers of Internet chat rooms, particularly with regards to giving personal details that will allow other users to discover home addresses," said Detective Sergeant Jean-Marc Bazzoni of Essex Police. Paul Gibbons is seen in an undated police handout photo. Gibbons, convicted of what has been described as the country's first 'web-rage' attack, was jailed for 2-1/2 years on Friday for assaulting a man he had exchanged insults with over the Internet. (Essex Police/Handout/Reuters) http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061117/...n_webrage_dc_1

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