Pewsey man found guilty of GBH with intent after Co-Op stabbing
Luciano Marenghi had entered a not guilty plea at Salisbury Crown Court
A Pewsey man's been found guilty of GBH with intent after stabbing a man outside the town's Co-Op store last September.
65 year old Luciano Marenghi, of High Street, Pewsey, was charged with stabbing another man following an argument outside the shop last year.
He was arrested, charged and remanded in custody following the incident, which fortunately left the victim without life-changing injuries.
Marenghi entered a not guilty plea at Salisbury Crown Court during a four-day trial, but a jury convicted him.
He's been remanded in custody and will be sentenced at a later date.
Investigating officer DC Eleanor Darcy of South CID said: “This was a nasty incident which resulted in the victim suffering multiple stab wounds.
“I’m pleased that he has been found guilty and has been kept in custody ahead of his sentencing.
“I’d like to thank the members of the community who came forward during the incident to help detain Marenghi and also keeping the weapon secure until the emergency services arrived.
“I’d also like to highlight the dangers of carrying knives and the use of weapons.
“There can never be an excuse to carry a knife – simply carrying a knife in public without good reason is an offence.
“Not only are you potentially going to cause someone serious injury, you're more likely to be stabbed with your own knife than anyone else's.”