Man convicted over Banbury knife attack
It follows a Thames Valley Police investigation
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been convicted of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article in a public place in Banbury.
Alex Luszczkiewicz, aged 18, of Calthorpe Road, Banbury, was charged in August with attempted murder in connection with an incident in People’s Park in the town.
At a hearing at Oxford Crown Court last Monday (September 30th), the prosecution accepted an alternative guilty plea of section 18 GBH with intent as well as the knife possession offence.
It's as an 18-year-old man was stabbed to the heart by Luszczkiewicz, sustaining severe and life-threatening injuries back on August 4th.
The victim had to undergo life-saving surgery in hospital. He has since been discharged and is making a slow recovery.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Shahed Ali, based at Banbury police station, said: “Luszczkiewicz has pleaded guilty to a very serious offence and will be dealt with accordingly in December by the courts.
“It is only through the excellent medical care that the victim received that he survived his injuries, and is on the road to recovery.
“Those who carry knives are robustly targeted and pursued by Thames Valley Police.
“If you carry a knife, there is every chance you will use it, and as has been seen in this case, cause very serious, or fatal injuries.
“We will never tire at bringing those who carry such weapons to justice and Luszczkiewicz can anticipate a lengthy custodial sentence as a result of his violent actions that night.
Luszczkiewicz has been remanded in custody and will appear at Oxford Crown Court for sentencing on 6th December.