A Harlow man has been convicted of attacking his neighbour with an electric drill in an argument over late night DIY.

The victim, a man in his 30s, sustained serious injuries to his head and face with the drill bit found to have gone 5cm into his brain.

Officers were called to an address in Church End at around 1pm on 3 August last year when they arrived officers found Eddie Anchunche, 45, still with the drill in his hand.

Mr Achunche had been confronted by the victim who was unhappy with him drilling late the previous night and had been keeping other residents awake.

The victim had a bleed on the brain and now has significant weakness and physical impairment on his right upper and lower limbs, he has double vision in his left eye and brain damage, resulting in memory and cognitive issues.

Mr Anchunche claimed he was acting in self defence and hadn’t meant to hurt anyone- he was arrested and charged with GBH with intent.

Following a trial at Chelmsford Crown Court he was found guilty of GBH without intent and not guilty of GBH with intent on Monday 20 September- he will be sentenced at the same court next month.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Alana McCreath, from Harlow CID, said: “This was a brutal attack which has resulted in life-changing injuries to the victim.

“He has shown little remorse for his actions and instead tried to convince officers he acting in self defence."