Knife Attacker Jailed for Brutal Winchester Stabbing
Long Fei Zheng, 38, of Vernham Road, was locked up for five years and three months at Winchester Crown Court yesterday. He pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Morning Horror in Winchester
At 7.12am on Thursday, 9 September 2021, police were called to a grisly stabbing on Andover Road. The victim, a 38-year-old man, suffered multiple stab wounds to his head, thigh, back, shoulder, and wrist.
- Ambulance crews rushed him to southampton/" title="Southampton" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Southampton General Hospital.
- He underwent emergency surgery to save his life.
- Zheng was arrested later that same morning.
Detective Warns: Violence Won’t Be Tolerated
“This was a shocking act of violence that could have had far worse consequences and easily have resulted in the death of a man,” said Detective Constable Jonathan Duggan. “Fortunately, following emergency surgery, the victim survived the attack and is recovering. I hope this sentence sends out a clear message that violence of any kind will not be tolerated and we will bring offenders to justice.”
Zheng’s jail term makes it clear: violent criminals will face tough punishment in Winchester.
