Salisbury burglar jailed for over five years after attacking victim while he slept
Joshua McMenamin, 32, admitted aggravated burglary
A Salisbury man has been jailed for five years and seven months after breaking into a home and attacking a man while he slept.
Joshua McMenamin, 32, of Friary Lane, appeared at Winchester Crown Court on 5th March, where he pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary.
Police were called in the early hours of 7th August, 2025, to an address on Centurion Close in Salisbury.
The victim has been woken up by McMenamin who was trying to attack him whilst armed with a knife.
The victim managed to disarm McMenamin before escaping through a balcony on to tjhe ground.
He sustained facial bruising to his face and cuts as a result of the incident.
In a victim impact statement, the victim - who knew his attacker - said: “This incident has shaken me up. I am now extremely anxious at night. This is something that now keeps me awake at night, as I know that I might wake up and see him in my room again. It really scares me.”
PC Charlie Forster said: “This was a terrifying and traumatic experience for the victim, who was woken in the middle of the night to find an intruder who we now know was McMenamin, armed with a knife.
“When officers arrived at the scene, they located a knife as well as a safe which was located outside the property – it is believed McMenamin was attempting to make off with the contents.
“The victim has described the impact this incident has had on him, and this is totally unacceptable. Nobody should face this kind of fear in what should be the safety of their home and I am pleased that a custodial sentence has been given.”
McMenamin has also been ordered to pay a surcharge of £228.