Drunken Row Ends in Knife Attack and Jail for South Emsall Man
William Turner, from Little Lane, South Emsall, was locked up on 7 April 2021 at Leeds Crown Court. He was found guilty of a Section 20 Assault and possession of a bladed article.
Late-Night Drink Turns Violent
The attack took place on the morning of 17 December 2018. Turner had been drinking the night before with the 28-year-old victim and two others. A heated argument broke out on the street, leaving the victim with stab wounds.
Police Nabbed Turner with Knife in Hand
Officers arrived quickly and found a knife discarded in a nearby garden. Turner was arrested at the scene, facing serious charges.
Detective Warns: Knife Crime Means Prison
“The seriousness of this incident is reflected in the prison sentence. Carrying and using a knife to commit crime is likely to end in you going to prison,” said Det Con Mark Ackroyd of Wakefield CID.
“Thankfully, no lives were lost but it could’ve gone very differently. Anyone prepared to use a knife is a danger to the public. We will keep targeting offenders to make our streets safer.”
