HIGH Court Judge, Justice Brassington Reynolds, on Monday, sentenced Compton Fecker, called “Chappy” to five years in prison for beating a man with a hammer in 2015.

In January, Fecker was arraigned at the High Court for the attempted murder of his son’s father-in-law, Alvin Melville; the incident took place on March 19, 2015, at Parika Sea Dam, East Bank Essequibo.

Following a trial, the jury found Fecker guilty of felonious wounding and he was remanded to prison pending sentencing. Fecker, to avoid being sentenced, had opted to compensate Melville, who had indicated that he was willing to accept compensation, which would go towards his medical bills.

Justice Reynolds, however, after considering the mitigating factors, sentenced Fecker to five years in prison.

According to reports, on the day in question, Melville was confronted by Fecker, who was armed with a hammer. Fecker dealt Melville several blows to his head and body with the hammer. Melville collapsed and was taken to the hospital where he was treated for a fractured skull, among other injuries.