Knife-Wielding Ex Left Former Lover Paralysed After Murder Bid

A knifeman tried to kill his ex-girlfriend during a frenzied attack at her north-west London home, which has left her paralysed for life from the chest down.

Donovan Jerome Golding, 36, (pictured) of Atlip Road, Wembley repeatedly plunged the blade into the back, neck, torso and hands of Nicolita Ghete.

He was convicted of attempting to murder Ms Ghete at her home in Hindes Road, Harrow on July 8, last year and will be sentenced on February 26.

Harrow Crown Court heard Golding tried to gain entry to the property and was initially refused, but eventually got in.

A long argument ensued followed by Golding attacking Ms Ghete with a kitchen knife.



She received multiple knife wounds to the hands, torso and neck - the most serious injuries being the ones to the back.



As a result of this horrific attack Ms Ghete would have died, but for prompt action initially of police and then the paramedics.

She is now paralysed for life from the chest down.



Police Sergeant Ruby Kadiri said: “I am pleased with the verdict, but my first thought is for the victim in this case who now faces a life with a disability caused by a violent ex-partner who could not accept that his controlling relationship was over.

“He brutally attempted to kill Nicolita and then tried to claim a case of self-defence.

“I am happy for Nicolita that Golding has been found guilty and I would encourage anybody suffering from domestic violence to have confidence in police and come forward to report it.”



Detective Chief Inspector Peter Stride of Harrow police said: "Police are delighted with the successful prosecution and I must praise the courage of the victim Nicolita Ghete.

“We are confident that this sends a positive message into the community about the seriousness with which the police and the courts treat domestic violence and we hope that this sends out a positive message to victims to come forward in the future."



If you are or have been a victim of domestic violence please contact police.

For an immediate response call 999, or the police non-emergency number 101.