St Neots man jailed for stabbing ex-girlfriend's new partner

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 10:11 · Archive

Matthew Beckett, 32, was sentenced to two years and three months for stabbing his ex-girlfriend's new partner at her home.

Matthew Beckett, 32, of Damson Crescent, St Neots, was sentenced at Huntingdon Law Courts on 3 November after admitting wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent and possessing a knife in public.

Beckett had pleaded guilty to harassing his ex-girlfriend in June and was given bail conditions prohibiting him from visiting her home. On 29 June, he arrived at the property and argued with the woman's new partner before leaving. He later returned, banged on the door whilst armed with a knife, and when the man opened the door, Beckett lunged at him. The victim backed away as Beckett fled down the stairwell, but Beckett stabbed him in the chest through the stair railings and pinned him against a wall.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Beckett was arrested at the scene. Detective Constable Luke Currie said the sentence should provide reassurance to the victim and others affected by Beckett's actions, and noted that the incident 'could easily have resulted in an even more serious outcome'.

How it is being reported

• Cambs knifeman jailed after stabbing ex-girlfriend's new partnerA St Neots knifeman has been jailed after stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s new partner during a confrontation at her home.Ely Standard · 5 Nov, 09:31
• Cambs knifeman jailed after stabbing ex-girlfriend's new partnerA St Neots knifeman has been jailed after stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s new partner during a confrontation at her home.Cambs Times · 5 Nov, 09:31

In this story: Matthew Beckett · St Neots · Cambridgeshire · Huntingdon Law Courts

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