Laura Sugden, who survived attack in east Yorkshire, calls for laws to govern weapon in line with firearms

A woman who survived a terrifying crossbow attack in which her partner was killed has called for legislation governing these “lethal, medieval weapons” to be brought into line with firearms laws.

Laura Sugden was 20 weeks pregnant when her neighbour, Anthony Lawrence, attacked her and her partner, Shane Gilmer, after he suspected they were getting him evicted.

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