\'Vile Kirkby woman beater\' jailed indefinitely

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Michael Smedley (49), of Chapel Street, must serve at least fouryears in prison before he can even be considered for parole.

Judge Jonathan Teare told him at nottingham Crown Court today thathe had demonstrated his nature over a period of 23 years.

Smedley admitted physically and sexually assaulting one womanearlier this year and had prior convictions for beating three otherwomen in the past.

The court was told he had punched one victim in the mouth knockingout a tooth, beat her with a slipper and burnt her body withlighted matches.

Another woman had hot cooking oil put on her chin and had her armbroken, while a further victim had been spat at and headbutted.

In mitigation, it was said alcohol had played a part in Smedleylosing his control and he was remorseful.