Teenager Jailed for Assaulting Hospital Staff at Conquest Hospital

A teenage woman has been jailed for 10 months after assaulting a hospital worker and two police officers, and racially abusing a security guard at Conquest Hospital. Courtney Stewart, 19, of Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on 17 February. She had previously pleaded guilty to three counts of assault by beating […]

A teenage woman has been jailed for 10 months after assaulting a hospital worker and two police officers, and racially abusing a security guard at Conquest Hospital.

Courtney Stewart, 19, of Willingdon Road, Eastbourne, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on 17 February. She had previously pleaded guilty to three counts of assault by beating and one count of racially aggravated behaviour intended to cause alarm and distress.

The incident took place on 21 April 2025, highlighting the dangers NHS staff face while carrying out their vital roles.

Sussex Police supports Operation Cavell, a national initiative between police forces, the NHS and the Crown Prosecution Service aimed at protecting healthcare workers from violence and abuse, sending a clear message that such behaviour will not be tolerated.

Sergeant Kieron Bracey said: “Thank you to the staff involved for their courage in reporting this incident. I want to reassure all NHS colleagues that we will continue to act robustly against anyone who assaults or abuses them.”