A THUG who left his teen girlfriend brain-damaged after bundling her into a van today had his jail term more than doubled by top judges.
Angel Lynn, 19, fell from a van at 60mph after being kidnapped by Chay Bowskill, who was filmed grabbing her "like a rag doll".
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Angel, 19, was brain damaged after the kidnapping Credit: PA 5
Bowskill, 20, was jailed - but his sentence will be looked at for being too 'lenient' Credit: Universal News & Sport
He was caged for a total of seven and a half years in prison - but would serve just half that sentence behind bars.
Taking into account time already served on remand, he sickeningly would have been eligible for release in June 2024.
Top judges today more than doubled Bowskill's sentence after it was referred to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient scheme.
Angel's brave family gasped as the thug was told he will now serve 16 years and three months behind bars.
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The court ruled Bowskill's original sentence "failed to reflect the seriousness" of the kidnapping and said too much was slashed due to the thug's age.
Dame Victoria Sharp, President of the Queen's Bench Division, said: "Miss Lynn is likely to be severely disabled, mentally and physically, for the rest of her life, and will be dependent on others for all aspects of her care."
She added the kidnap had been the "culmination of a pattern of abuse at the hands of Bowskill" and ruled he must serve two thirds before being eligible for release.
Angel's family, who were forced to adapt their home so she can move back in, backed calls for the case to be sent to the top court.
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In a statement released after the sentencing hearing, they said: "Angel was so full of life and had such a great future ahead of her. That future has sadly been taken away from her.
"The catastrophic injuries Angel suffered will mean life will never be the same for her or our family.
"Every day is not only a huge struggle for Angel but also a huge struggle for our family and friends."
Angel's aunt Jackie Chamberlain said the family was "relieved" - especially after being told not to appeal - as she thanked the public, judges and press.
She added: "We're relieved because we don't want him to walk away from prison, we want him to get what he deserves and we have been given life."
Ms Chamberlain continued: "We'll take that [sentence] because it's more than we got in the first place and we were told not to appeal."
Co-defendant Rocco Sansome, also 20, had his 21 sentence for kidnap referred to the Court of Appeal.
The judge said his term "should have been longer" but given he is close to being released, the court decided not to alter it.
HORROR KIDNAPPING
Chilling footage showed Bowskill chase down Angel, now 21, after she walked away during an argument.
He then grabbed her from behind in a bear hug and bundled her into his van.
As it travelled along the road at 60mph, Angel fell out of the vehicle.
She was discovered lying in the carriageway of the A6 near Loughborough, Leics, on September 27, 2020, with catastrophic injuries.
Angel, who suffered a fractured skull and brain injuries, may never make a full recovery.
She requires 24-hour care and is unable to communicate, walk or feed herself.
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Bowskill, 20, and his friend Rocco Sansome, 20, both denied kidnap but were found guilty following a trial.
He was also convicted of coercive and controlling behaviour and perverting the course of justice - but was cleared of causing grievous bodily harm.
How you can get help
Women's Aid has this advice for victims and their families:
Always keep your phone nearby. Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine. If you are in danger, call 999. Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”. Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare. If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone. Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons. Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.
If you are a -victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support -service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – messageinfo@supportline.org.uk.
Women’s Aid provides a live chat service - available weekdays from 8am-6pm and weekends 10am-6pm.
You can also call the freephone 24-hour -National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
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Footage showed Bowskill carrying Angel across a road Credit: SWNS 5
Angel now needs 24/7 care Credit: Dan Charity 5
Her mum had backed calls to send Bowskill's sentence to the Court of Appeal