Swindon man jailed for stabbing friend
It happened in November 2021.
A 39 year-old man from Swindon's been jailed for 12 years after stabbing a friend in his own home multiple times.
Richard Hall, of Beaulieu Close, Toothill was found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent, burglary of a pharmacy, breach of a suspended sentence and possession of a bladed article.
It follows several incidents, including an attack on November 13, 2021 - when he stabbed his victim eight times with a kitchen knife.
When sentencing Hall His Honour Judge Jason Taylor KC said he deemed Hall “a dangerous offender” telling him: “Your victim certainly thought he was going to die.”
He went on to say: “This was a prolonged and persistent attack” and “you caused grave injury”.
Judge Taylor also told Hall the offence “was committed in his home where he should have felt safe.
“You do pose a significant risk of harm. The public need protection from you.”
Detective Constable Lily Cockerill, of Wiltshire Police said: “Hall attacked a friend in his own home who had been trying to help him. His actions were fuelled by his use of medications, stolen from a previous burglary at a pharmacy.
“The effect on the victim has been profound and has damaged all his personal relationships.
“It has taken a long time for this result to come about.
“I thank the victim for his strength in standing by the police and court process.”