Man jailed for Peterborough parking dispute stabbing
It happened on New Year's Eve
A man, who stabbed another driver in a New Year’s Eve parking dispute, has been jailed for six years.
Jameel Ali, 24, was approached by the victim at about 4pm on 31 December 2023, on Windmill Street, Peterborough.
When the victim asked Ali to move his car forward, so another vehicle could park on the street, the pair argued.
He then headbutted the victim and stabbed his neck, with what the victim described as a knife.
Ali ran off and police were called.
Officers found the victim, a man in his 30s, on the ground with a wound to his neck, described as consistent with a stab wound.
He was taken to Peterborough City Hospital for treatment, before being transferred to Addenbrookes’ Hospital, in Cambridge, for specialist assessment.
Ali’s vehicle was identified and he was arrested two days later.
He denied assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent, but was found guilty after a trial at Cambridge Crown Court in January.
Ali, of St Pauls Road, Peterborough, was jailed on Friday (15 May) at the same court.
DC Lloyd Davis said: “This incident could have been much, much, worse. It is only luck that the victim was not more seriously injured.
“I’m pleased Ali was identified, apprehended and has now received a significant custodial sentence for his actions.
“I also hope the conclusion of the court proceedings will enable the victim to put this experience behind him.”