Brutal Attempted Murder Shocker in Enfield
Andrew Marangos, 43, from Broadlands Avenue, Enfield, has been locked up for 28 years after a savage attack that nearly killed a man in his 60s. The sentence was handed down at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday, 6 December, following a guilty verdict for attempted murder and two counts of possessing offensive weapons in public.
Horrific Attack Unfolded on a January Evening
The victim had known Marangos since October 2021, but on 11 January, their meeting turned deadly. After picking Marangos up from his home, the victim pulled over on Swan Way. Marangos suddenly struck him on the head with a metal bar, knocking him out cold.
While unconscious, the victim suffered a terrifying 17 stab wounds—16 to the head and neck, and one puncturing his lung. Miraculously, he clawed back consciousness to find himself drenched in blood, unaware initially of the full extent of his injuries.
Desperate Bid for Help Amid Violent Robbery
Marangos demanded to know, “Where is it?” in a violent robbery attempt. The victim, trapped with his seatbelt on, honked his horn to attract attention. In panic, he dangled his legs from the car, shouting for help, while Marangos violently battered the driver’s door against his legs.
Despite Marangos threatening, “Don’t worry, you’re not going to be around to find out,” the victim refused to reveal the whereabouts of the drugs Marangos sought. The attacker then fled, leaving the victim gravely injured at the scene.
Swift Police Work Snags Dangerous Criminal
Emergency services rushed the victim to hospital where he underwent life-saving surgery, including amputation of a leg following the attack’s severity.
Detectives identified Marangos from details given by the victim and phone evidence. Blood-stained clothes and shoes linked him directly to the crime. The weapons—a metal pole and butterfly knife—were found near the scene.
CCTV showed Marangos, just an hour after the brutal attack, calmly shopping for alcohol and painkillers. He switched off or discarded his phone immediately after, attempting to avoid capture.
Detective Inspector Paul Ridley said: “This was a complex investigation using sophisticated techniques. The victim’s injuries were some of the worst I’ve ever seen. Marangos is a very dangerous individual and the sentence reflects the gravity of his intent. Thanks to the dedication of Detective Constable Neha Chadda and team, justice has been served.”
Marangos was charged on 15 January and remains behind bars, required to serve at least two thirds of his 28-year sentence before parole can be considered.
