This
Jobcentre knifeman, who stabbed a young female employee as security
staff tried to restrain him, has been jailed for eight years.
Erion
Hoxha, 35, of Glenister Street, Canning Town, pleaded guilty to
inflicting grievous bodily harm, with intent, at his local branch in
Freemasons Road on April 4, last year.
He
also admitted criminal damage; possession of a knife in a public
place and assault.
A
few days earlier he was responsible for another violent incident at
the same Jobcentre.
Just
before 12.10pm on April 4, Hoxha entered the premises holding a knife
with a 20cm blade.
He
started shouting threats, and after resisting attempts by security to
restrain him, he lunged at the woman, who was standing close by and
wounded her.
The
victim - aged in her twenties - was taken to safety as officers
attended and tried to calm the situation.
Hoxha
also tried to stab a second employee who suffered minor injuries
while trying to evade him.
A
Taser was used after Hoxha did not comply with instructions to disarm
himself and surrender, and he was detained by officers.
The
victim was taken to an east London hospital for treatment to her
injuries which fortunately, were not serious.
Hoxha
was charged the following day.
Detective
Constable Chloe Angris, of the North East Command Unit, said: "This
was a terrifying incident for everyone present at the Job Centre that
day, not least the victim, who Hoxha indiscriminately stabbed.
“It
is fortunate that the victim did not suffer serious injury, and the
sentence handed down by the court reflects the severity of his
crimes."
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