Harrogate man jailed for more than 8 years after stabbing
Alexander Decker admitted offences following violent incident in December 2025
A 30-year-old man from Harrogate has been sentenced to eight and a half years behind bars after pleading guilty to a range of offences in connection with a violent incident that occurred in December 2025.
Alexander Decker, of Chatsworth Grove, appeared at York Crown Court yesterday (28th January) and admitted Section 18 grievous bodily harm, Section 47 assault, possession of a bladed weapon in a public place, and threatening a person with a bladed article.
The charges stem from an altercation on Monday 1st December 2025, during which Decker stabbed an 18-year-old man and threw boiling water at him.
Police were called to a disturbance at Chatsworth Grove at 2.15am, arriving at the scene within eight minutes. Officers found Decker, who approached them saying, “Take me away, I’m going to jail,” before being arrested.
Inside the property, police discovered a large kitchen knife and blood at the rear of the flat. Witnesses revealed that Decker had been involved in an altercation with others when the victim attempted to intervene. Decker then threw boiling water at the man’s face and stabbed him twice, causing two lacerations and first-degree burns.
Detective Constable Thomas Bowman from Harrogate CID said:
“This was an appalling act of violence that left the victim with serious injuries. Thanks to the swift response of officers, bravery of witnesses and victims, we were able to secure vital evidence and bring the offender to justice.
“There is absolutely no excuse for using a knife to commit violence. Sadly, this case highlights once again the devastating impact knife crime can have.
“Although incidents like this are thankfully rare in North Yorkshire, we continue to see the consequences of knife crime across the country. As a force, we remain committed to working with our partners to raise awareness of the dangers of carrying a knife.”