A beautician who attacked an elderly couple proudly boasted that she helped make her sister 'wedding ready' days after the incident. Siblings Julia and Jessica Shelley were sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Friday (December 12) after they were involved in a 'tussle' that left a frail old man with permanent scars.
In what was a bizarre incident, bride-to-be Julia and her younger sister Jessica attacked the elderly couple in their own home in a dispute over a wedding dress. Julia had asked seamstress and family friend, Maureen Webb, 79, to make alterations to her dress.
However, disaster struck when Julia and Jessica went to Ms Webb's home, where she ran her business, with complaints over the 'needle work' on the dress. The pair went to Maureen's sewing room and a 'tussle' broke out which left Maureen's husband, Robert, with lifelong injuries to his arm.
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During the altercation, Jessica and Julia stole a bag of cloth from their victims. The Echo reports how days after the incident, Jessica, who works as a hair and make up artist, took to Facebook on August 19 to share how she helped her sister Julia "wedding ready".
The post said: "I’m always honoured to help my clients get ready for their big day.
"Last weekend was extra special as I was able to help my big sister @shuliajelly get wedding ready! Smokey eyes and a super fun bubble pony to make sure she was able to dance all night. Massive thanks to @katiewrigley_ for helping with my own makeup and keeping us all calm in the morning!"
The post was shared just days after the incident involving the wedding dress on August 10, which left Robert Webb in hospital with "appalling
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