A MAN who drilled 5cm into his neighbour's skull after they complained about late-night DIY has been jailed.

       Eddie Achunche, 45, was jailed for four and a half years after he savagely attacked his neighbour and left him with horrific brain damage.

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       Eddie Achunche attacked his neighbour drilling 5cm into his brain Credit: Essex Police 2

       Achunche was sentenced to four and a half years at Chelmsford Crown Court Credit: Alamy

       Chelmsford Crown Court heard how on August 3, 2020, police arrived at an address in Harlow, Essex after receiving reports of an attack.

       When officers arrived at the scene, they found Achunche with the drill in his hand.

       Inquiries uncovered that the 45-year-old had been confronted by the victim who was unhappy with Achunche had been drilling late the previous night keeping other nearby residents awake.

       Witnesses described seeing the argument unfold before seeing the victim lying on the floor with Achunche "standing over him".

       The victim, 30, suffered serious head and face injuries when the drill bit went five centimetres into his brain.

       Achunche was arrested but claimed he acted in self-defence and had not meant to hurt anyone.

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       But he was arrested and charged with causing grievous bodily harm to his victim.

       At Chelmsford Crown Court he was found guilty of grievous bodily harm and jailed for four years.

       Investigating officer Detective Constable Alana McCreath, from Harlow CID, told the Mail Online: "This was a brutal attack which has resulted in life-changing injuries to the victim.

       "It is unimaginable to use a power drill against another person but Eddie Achunche did just this.

       "The victim will have to live with the consequences of Achunche's actions for the rest of his life.

       "Achunche has shown little remorse for his actions and instead tried to convince officers he was just acting in self-defence.

       "Fortunately we, and the jury, were able to see through this and he will now spend the foreseeable future in prison.

       "I want to praise the courage of the victim and the support from his family.

       "He will have to live with the consequences of Achunche's actions for the rest of his life and has show incredible bravery throughout the investigation and court process."