Speedboat Killer Sentenced Again for Assaulting Woman

Jack Shepherd, speedboat killer, jailed for 20 months after attacking girlfriend with barbecue tongs. New assault case confirmed.

Editorial Desk

September 14, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — A man previously convicted in a fatal speedboat accident has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for assaulting his girlfriend with a set of barbecue tongs.

Jack Shepherd, 39, was handed the sentence at Isleworth Crown Court after pleading guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The attack occurred when he used the cooking utensils to inflict permanent scars on his partner during an argument over a burnt pizza.

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The incident marks the second time Shepherd has faced legal consequences for violent behavior. He was previously jailed for manslaughter following a speedboat crash that resulted in a woman’s death. The latest conviction highlights ongoing concerns about his conduct and the severity of the punishment for the recent assault.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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