Knifeman who attacked neighbour on doorstep jailed
A knifeman who stabbed his neighbour and left them in a coma has been jailed for 14 years.
Anthony Chilton, 47, left the man, in his 30s, with a damaged heart and lung and in a coma for a week following the attack on March 4.
Fortunately the victim, who was attacked on his own doorstep in Blythe Road, Coventry, pulled through and has recovered from his injuries.
The incident followed a disagreement between the pair.
Chilton was arrested at home and told police he was not the attacker. He denied this at court too.
However, thanks to witness statements, West Midlands Police was able to build a strong case of evidence against him.
Chilton was convicted of wounding with intent and sentenced at Warwick Crown Court last Thursday.
DC Keith Clarkson, from force CID at Coventry, said: "A knife can ruin lives, they can cause not only physical but emotional pain.
"The victim suffered serious injuries and it’s just fortunate it wasn’t even worse. The witness accounts were instrumental in securing the conviction.
"This sentence should act as a strong warning that knife crime is unacceptable and won’t be tolerated."
