Derbyshire man sentenced for knifepoint attack on river path

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 14:01 · Archive

A 19-year-old man has been sentenced for attacking a woman at knifepoint on a Derby river path. The victim, a 23-year-old woman, was walking along a path just off Riverside Road, Pride Park, at about 8.40am on 17 November when she was pulled into bushes by James Daniels. Daniels threatened her with a knife, but during a struggle the woman managed to escape with only minor injuries and fled towards a passing cyclist, whom she flagged down. She was able to call police from the scene.

Police launched an investigation, conducting high-visibility patrols and reviewing CCTV footage from the area. Officers also appealed to the public for witnesses. Daniels, of Broomhill Avenue, Ilkeston, was arrested the following day and charged with assault by beating, possession of a knife in a public place, threatening a person with a blade and false imprisonment. He pleaded guilty to all offences.

At a sentencing hearing at Derby Crown Court on 22 October, Daniels was given a hospital order. In a statement to police, the victim described the ordeal as 'extremely traumatising' and said she was still 'recovering from this, weeks later'. Detective Inspector Nicola Musson said Daniels' actions were 'absolutely horrendous' in subjecting an innocent victim to such an attack.

How it is being reported

• Woman subjected to 'terrifying' knifepoint Derby river path attackThe victim - who is 'still recovering' from the incident - had been pulled into bushes by her attackerDerbyshire Live · 26 Oct, 13:35
• Derbyshire man, 19, sentenced after terrifying knife-point attack at river pathThe victim described the ordeal as ‘extremely traumatising’ and said she was still ‘recovering from this, weeks later.’Derbyshire Times · 26 Oct, 12:40

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