Jail for man who stabbed woman 17 times

A man who stabbed a woman seventeen times in Collyhurst has been jailed. Forthy six year old Antonio Francisco Neto of Buile Street in Salford pleaded guilty to s.18 wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm at an earlier hearing. Today, Friday 10 June 2016, he was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square, to 12 years in prison and 5 years on license. On the evening of Wednesday 16 December 2015, Neto visited the 25-year-old woman at an address in Collyhurst, where he stabbed her seventeen times with a kitchen knife and left her on the floor. The victim managed to call the emergency services but Neto returned and terminated the call and left. Emergency services attended the house following the abandoned 999 call and found the victim bleeding heavily. She was taken to hospital where she underwent surgery for 17 stab wounds to her torso, hands and legs. She is now recovering from her injuries at home. Detective Inspector Muz Kernain of GMP’s city of Manchester division said: “Neto subjected his victim to a sustained and frenzied attack and prolonged her suffering by suspending her call to 999. “She was violently attacked and ended up in hospital as a result of Neto’s actions. Had emergency services not arrived in time, this could have been even worse.

“I hope that this sentence will help to put this horrific ordeal behind her and sends a clear message to perpetrators of domestic violence that police will do everything in their power to bring them to justice.”

Here is advice from the police: If you are in an abusive relationship or know someone that is you can seek by contacting the Women’s Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0161 636 7525 or visit endthefear.co.uk. Report ALL incidents of domestic abuse to police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Always dial 999 where there is a threat to life or crime in progress. ALL reports are taken seriously

If you’re a friend, family member or neighbour who witnesses signs of domestic abuse report it to police. GMP takes ALL reports of domestic abuse seriously and we can’t do this alone

• Domestic abuse is not acceptable under any circumstances and there are support services available for victims and families from the report to conviction

• GMP takes firm action on any review concerning access to children following on from incidents and any offenders could face a prison sentence

• The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), also known as Clare’s Law gives victims the opportunity to apply for information about someone they are in a relationship with (right to ask), or in a relationship with someone they know (right to know)

• Under the DVDS scheme the applicant will need to give their name, address and date of birth and some initial checks will be done to establish if there are any immediate concerns

• If you are a victim or a friend or family member, spot warning signs such as controlling behaviour, the use of violence, public humiliation and objecting to you meeting friends and family.

• The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme gives victims the opportunity to take back control and make the right decision on whether to stay with or leave your partner

• For further information about the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, or to make a request for information under it, contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or visit your nearest police station.

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