Canterbury man jailed for stabbing man with two knives in dispute over money
The attack happened at a house party in Cornwall Gardens
A man's been jailed for stabbing a man at a house party in Canterbury in a dispute over money.
Liam Jones, 28, attacked the victim while they were at a party at a house in Cornwall Gardens, Canterbury.
They had both been socialising with friends at the property during the evening of 29 May 2025, when Jones demanded the victim hand over money he was owed. The victim explained he could not give him the money at that time.
Jones then picked up two knives and stabbed the victim four times before also punching him in the head multiple times. He refused to let the victim leave but after a while the victim managed to get out and made his way to a nearby shop where ambulance crews were called.
He was taken to hospital to be treated for a multiple head injuries and stab wounds to his arm and leg.
Officers immediately attended the address, and Jones was arrested and later charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.
Jones, from Cornwall Gardens pleaded guilty and on Friday 19 September 2025 at Canterbury Crown Court was jailed for five years. He will also serve another three years on licence.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Edward Cabot said: "The victim in this case was subject to a sustained attacked and is lucky to be alive. He has however been left with permanent scars, both emotionally and physically.
"I hope that the swift action of Kent Police to charge the preparator within 24 hours and eventually achieve a lengthy sentence brings some closure to his ordeal and will allow him to move on."