Dymchurch Stabbing Horror: Man Jailed for Brutal Attack
Abdul Malik, 29, has been locked up for a savage stabbing attack on a man he knew in the early hours of Wednesday 12 January 2022 on Dymchurch’s High Street.
More Than 10 Knife Wounds in Early Morning Assault
Malik unleashed a brutal knife attack, inflicting over 10 serious wounds on his victim with a kitchen knife. The injured man managed a desperate escape, running from the property despite his critical state.
Victim Crashes Car While Fleeing Killer
In a bid to get away, the victim jumped into a car but crashed into nearby metal barriers. Emergency services rushed him to a London hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police swiftly arrested Malik on Burmarsh Road soon after the attack.
28 Years Behind Bars for Attempted Murder
After a trial at Canterbury Crown Court, Malik was found guilty of attempted murder on Tuesday 4 October 2022. On Tuesday 20 December, he was sentenced to 28 years in prison plus an extra two years on licence.
Detective Constable Max Pegler of Kent Police said: “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.”
“I hope Malik’s quick arrest, conviction, and lengthy sentence provide reassurance to the victim and the wider community.”
