Robber launched “frenzied” knife attack in Peterborough
It happened on the allotment in Burton Street, Eastgate, on 15 June last year.
A robber launched a “frenzied” and unprovoked attack on a man as he tended his allotment in Peterborough.
Mark Moss, 37, attacked the man as he went to his shed on the allotment in Burton Street, Eastgate, on 15 June last year.
Moss stabbed him 13 times, before leaving the scene with his wallet and mobile phone.
The victim went to hospital where he received treatment for stab wounds to his arm, shoulder, back and neck. He was left with two fractured ribs and a punctured lung.
Investigations revealed the victim’s bank card had been used several times after the attack, including at a filling station in Eye where Moss was captured on CCTV.
Additional footage from near the scene showed Moss walking towards the allotments at the time of the offence.
A footprint found inside the shed matched trainers Moss was wearing when he was arrested and the victim’s blood was found on the shoes.
Moss, of Branston Rise, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, initially denied grievous bodily harm with intent and robbery, but changed his plea to guilty.
Yesterday at Cambridge Crown Court he was jailed for 14 years.
DC Jenny Hargreaves said: “This was a frenzied and sustained attack, the consequences of which could easily have been worse.
“The victim received significant injuries and had to be transferred to a major trauma centre. Thankfully he recovered.
“I’m pleased Moss was identified and has now received a significant custodial sentence for his shocking actions.”