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Ellis John Fox

Alias

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Offences

Assault with intent of a Christchurch man in April 2006
Also attempted to hijack the victim's car

Victims

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Offender Affiliations

Eli Fox

Gang affiliations

none known

Age

Born 1986

Current Location

unknown

Parole/Release Dates

Sentenced to 18 months imprisonment in October 2006
Were given permission to apply for home detention

Background
Christchurch Press story 23/10/2006
Two brothers who resorted to vigilante methods over a perceived grievance have been jailed. Christchurch District Court Judge Michael Crosbie said he saw no need to differentiate between Ellis John Fox, 20, and Eli Benson Fox, 27, who were both jailed for 18 months on a charge of injuring with intent to injure. Eli Fox was disqualified from driving for two years on a charge of reckless driving. The judge said that on April 9, the brothers went after a man supposed to have stolen a car, chasing him in a car driven by Eli Fox. They reached speeds of up to 100kmh in Sparks Road, Hoon Hay, as they drove alongside the other car, forcing other motorists into evasive action. The victim was forced to stop, accused of stealing a car, and Ellis Fox put him in a headlock and he was beaten for about 15 seconds before dropping to the ground.

His shirt was pulled over his head, and both Foxes continued to punch him. An attempt to hijack the victim's car was foiled and he escaped after grabbing the keys back. When spoken to by police, the brothers denied all knowledge. "This has all the hallmarks of a serious vigilante attack," the judge said. The aggravating factors were obvious, including the extent of the assault, the car chase with reckless driving, and repeated punches to the body and head. The victim needed treatment for extensive cuts and bruising and a week off work to recover. "It was blatant, sustained and completely over the top," the judge said. The court was told the pair had limited previous convictions, and both had already referred themselves to a stopping-violence course. The judge said it was one thing to dish out summary justice and another to go out of the way to do it. Given that both men were resolved to take rehabilitation, he would grant leave to apply for home detention.

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