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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