Scissors Attack Horror: Fugitive Caught After Brutal Daytime Assault
McLean, 39, homeless and on the run, shocked Rishi News, South Street with a savage attack on February 27. He chased down a 29-year-old local man and stabbed him repeatedly with a pair of scissors before fleeing the scene.
Brutal Assault Caught on CCTV
Shockingly, the entire vicious assault was caught on CCTV. The footage shows McLean hunting his victim into a shop around midday and launching a relentless attack. The victim suffered serious injuries and was rushed to hospital.
Massive Manhunt Ends in Liverpool Arrest
Sussex Police launched a nationwide manhunt aided by a £3,000 Crimestoppers reward. After disappearing for two months, McLean was finally nabbed in Liverpool on April 29 with help from Merseyside Police. He was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and carrying an offensive weapon.
Guilty Plea Means Jail Time Looms
At Lewes Crown Court on May 26, McLean pleaded guilty to both charges. Detective Inspector Neil Phillips blasted the attack as “brazen” and “violent,” warning McLean fled hundreds of miles to dodge justice.
“Not only did McLean leave his victim with horrific injuries that could have been tragically worse, but he fled hundreds of miles to avoid facing justice.”
“Thanks to the tenacity of our officers, staff, and Merseyside Police partners, we were able to bring him into custody, where the overwhelming evidence forced him to plead guilty to his crimes.”
McLean is set to be sentenced on July 15. This chilling case serves as a stark reminder: there’s no hiding from the long arm of the law.
