Surrey man jailed for 10 years for pub stabbing
The victim suffered slash wounds to his face
A man from Ash has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he stabbed a man last summer.
51 year old John Jones was found guilty of one count of causing grievous bodily harm and one count of possession of a bladed weapon following a five day trial at Guildford Crown Court.
Surrey Police were called out to the Admiral Pub in Ash on the 1st of May 2024 to reports of a man being stabbed after an altercation.
When officers arrived they discovered that the man had sustained slash wounds to his face and was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment of his injuries.
The suspect involved was identified as John Jones and despite initially trying to evade police, armed officers and the police helicopter quickly located him hiding in a nearby garden.
During his interviews with police, Jones repeatedly denied being at the pub or stabbing anyone, despite there being clear CCTV.
Investigating officer, DC Arthur Hyatt, said; “Jones and his victim were known to each other and after a previous disagreement, he escalated to serious and unnecessary violence. The injuries the victim sustained could easily have been significantly worse or even fatal.
“We are pleased with the court result, and he will now spend ten years in prison where he won’t be able to cause harm.”