This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-50101298
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Husband Shaun May told wife to shut eyes and expect gift | |
(32 minutes later) | |
A husband who told his wife to close her eyes and wait for a present before stabbing her has been jailed. | A husband who told his wife to close her eyes and wait for a present before stabbing her has been jailed. |
Shaun May, 34, awoke his partner in the bedroom of her Kent home on 9 October 2018, police said. | Shaun May, 34, awoke his partner in the bedroom of her Kent home on 9 October 2018, police said. |
After telling her to close her eyes he left the room to get a kitchen knife, plunging it into her neck and shoulder upon his return. | After telling her to close her eyes he left the room to get a kitchen knife, plunging it into her neck and shoulder upon his return. |
At Maidstone Crown Court, May was convicted of attempted murder and jailed for 13 years and six months. | At Maidstone Crown Court, May was convicted of attempted murder and jailed for 13 years and six months. |
May was arrested after his wife was rushed to hospital from the home in Southborough, Tunbridge Wells. | May was arrested after his wife was rushed to hospital from the home in Southborough, Tunbridge Wells. |
May, of Station Road, Aylesford, had denied a charge of attempted murder but was convicted following a trial on 4 September. | May, of Station Road, Aylesford, had denied a charge of attempted murder but was convicted following a trial on 4 September. |
'Violent manner' | 'Violent manner' |
PC Mark Beeching said: "May acted in a cold, callous and violent manner on that morning. | PC Mark Beeching said: "May acted in a cold, callous and violent manner on that morning. |
"The assault with a knife could have easily had fatal consequences and will no doubt have a long-lasting and profound effect on the victim." | "The assault with a knife could have easily had fatal consequences and will no doubt have a long-lasting and profound effect on the victim." |
Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk. | Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk. |
Previous version
1
Next version