Man jailed for stabbing in Northampton
Marian Leonard Sandu has been jailed for seven years
Last updated 21st Jan 2026
A 22-year-old man has been jailed for seven years after being found guilty of a stabbing in Northampton.
On December 4, 2024, Marian Leonard Sandu was in the company of three associates when he attacked a man in Grange Road, Northampton.
It is reported that Sandu stabbed the man multiple times before fleeing the scene in a car. He was arrested and charged with Section 18 – Grievous Bodily Harm.
After being found guilty following a 10-day trial at Northampton Crown Court, Sandu attended Birmingham Crown Court earlier this month (January 7) where he was sentenced to seven years in prison plus three years on extended licence after the court found him dangerous.
He has also been given a lifetime restraining order to prevent him from contacting the victim.
Lead investigator - Detective Sergeant Barry Hughes said: “I am really pleased with this sentence as it demonstrates the severe consequences that using a knife during an altercation can have.
“Thankfully in this case, Sandu is only looking at seven years in prison as opposed to a life sentence for murder, which is an outcome that is always possible when knives are involved.
“Tackling knife crime remains a priority for Northamptonshire Police and we will continue working hard to put more people like Marian Sandu behind bars.”