Woman jailed after meat clever attack at beach-themed Bilston party
A 34-year-old woman was attacked in July 2019
A woman who struck a partygoer repeatedly with a meat cleaver has been jailed for nine years.
Karlene Muschette launched her attack on the 34-year-old woman during a beach-themed party at the Dog and Partridge pub in Broad Street, Bilston.
It is believed the pair had been involved in an online feud for some time prior to the party.
An argument broke out between two groups following a row between Muschette and the woman.
Initially ice and water bottles were thrown during the incident in July 2019 before the situation escalated and Muschette ran towards the woman who shouted ‘leave me alone’ before using a meat cleaver to slash her across the face and again on her back.
The woman tried to fight back but Muschette struck her head, resulting in her skull being fractured.
Muschette claimed the attack was in response to ongoing harassment over social media.
The 38-year-old, of Hartill Street, Willenhall, was found guilty of wounding and sentenced to nine years imprisonment at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday (11 June).
Detective Constable Craig Bathgate, from force CID, said:
“This was a complex investigation which involved multiple witness accounts and historical allegations.
“However forensic evidence and extensive investigations have ensured that Muschette has been brought to justice for this brutal attack which could have resulted in far worse, and even fatal, injuries. It is right that she has received a significant sentence for her actions."
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