Knife attacker locked up after street stabbing in South Elmsall
William Turner, 28, of Little Lane, South Elmsall, was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on 7 April 2021. He was found guilty of a Section 20 assault and possession of a bladed weapon.
Drunken argument turns violent
The stabbing happened in the early hours of 17 December 2018. Turner had been drinking with the victim and two others before a street row escalated. The victim suffered stab wounds during the fight.
Knife recovered, attacker arrested
Police quickly responded and found a knife hidden in a nearby garden. Turner was arrested at the scene, bringing an end to the violent spree.
Detective warns against knife crime
“The seriousness of this incident is reflected in the prison sentence,” said Det Con Mark Ackroyd of Wakefield CID. “Using a knife in crime almost always leads to jail. Thankfully, no lives were lost this time, but it could have been far worse. Anyone willing to use a knife endangers the public. We will continue to hunt down offenders and keep our streets safe.”
