Saturday 10 November 2018

Money Row Stabbing: Nine Years For Knifeman

A knifeman, who twice plunged a blade into an acquaintance he had a money row with, causing a collapsed lung and ruptured spleen, is starting a nine-year prison sentence.
Leigh Holder, 31, of Jamuna Close, Poplar was convicted at Snaresbrook Crown Court after a four-day trial.
On April 3 on the towpath of Regent's Canal, parallel to Carr Street, Poplar, Holder stabbed the 35 year-old victim, also causing a fractured rib.
Three days later he was arrested by Central East CID when he turned himself in to an east London police station.
Detective Constable Safdar Mahmood said: “This was a horrific assault which could have quite easily been fatal for the victim.
The robust sentence given to Holder shows that those who carry and use knives in violence must face the consequences of their actions.
I would like to commend the victim and a witness for coming forward and giving evidence in this trial.
“Thanks to their courage and assistance we were able to ensure that no stone was left unturned in bringing this offender to justice.”

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