A man who spun a wild yarn about being stabbed by a woman in Swindon...

Published: 5:39 am February 17, 2026
Updated: 2:40 am February 23, 2026
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A man who spun a wild yarn about being stabbed by a woman in Swindon has landed behind bars.

Fake Attack Lands Prus in Hot Water

Wojciech Prus, 24, from Rudziniec, Poland, fed Wiltshire Police a pack of lies, claiming that Slywia Thiede had plunged a knife into his arm. Swindon Crown Court heard his story was pure fiction, aimed at messing with justice.

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He pleaded guilty to making false statements back in April 2021.

Judge Hands Down Slim Sentence Due to Immigration Status

Prus isn’t a British citizen. Judge Taylor’s sentencing options were tight. The judge sentenced him to five months behind bars and slapped a £128 charge on him, payable after release.

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