Dymchurch Stabbing Horror: Victim Left Fighting for Life
Abdul Malik, 29, has been jailed for stabbing a man more than 10 times with a kitchen knife in a chilling attack on Dymchurch’s High Street.
Attack in Early Hours Sparks Police Hunt
The assault happened in the early hours of Wednesday, 12 January 2022, at a property in the village. The victim, who knew Malik, managed to flee the scene despite sustaining serious stab wounds.
He jumped in his car to escape but crashed into metal barriers nearby. Emergency services rushed him to a London hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Justice Served: Malik Jailed for 28 Years
Police arrested Malik shortly after on Burmarsh Road. On 4 October 2022, he was found guilty of attempted murder at Canterbury Crown Court.
On 20 December, Malik was sentenced to 28 years behind bars, plus a further two years on licence.
Detective Praises Quick Police Action
“This was an extremely disturbing incident and it is only thanks to the response of medics that we are not dealing with an even more serious case,” said Detective Constable Max Pegler.
“I hope Malik’s quick arrest by officers on the day, the conviction secured, and the lengthy sentence now imposed provides reassurance to the victim and the wider community.”
