Knife Attack Over Kitchen Row Lands Man Behind Bars
On 14 December 2022, tension blew up in a cramped Knightrider Street residence. Stephen Jenkins, 48, who lived there, confronted a man over a squabble about the shared kitchen. Things quickly turned violent.
Knife Stabbing After Home Dispute
The argument escalated into a fight before Jenkins pulled a knife and stabbed the victim in the side. The victim, a man in his 50s, was rushed to hospital for urgent treatment. Jenkins fled the scene, but police were quickly called and found him the same day.
Jenkins Faces Justice
At the police station, Jenkins caused further damage by smashing a phone in custody. He was charged with wounding with intent and criminal damage. At Maidstone Crown Court on 9 March 2023, he pled guilty and was jailed for three years and four months.
Detective Slams ‘Extreme Violence’
Detective Constable Chris Welham of West Kent CID said: “This man used extreme violence following an argument over a minor matter. He did not seek to assist his injured victim but fled the scene thinking only of escaping justice. This was unsuccessful and he is now, quite rightly, starting a prison sentence.”
