Man jailed for ten-year sentence after Torquay street stabbing

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 00:32 · Archive

Simon Jefferies has been jailed for ten years after stabbing a man outside a shop in Torquay in July 2026.

Simon Jefferies, 46, of Dukes Court, Paignton, was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on 21 October after pleading guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent. The incident occurred at about 4.30pm on 17 July outside a convenience store on Tor Hill Road, Torquay.

CCTV footage showed Jefferies and the victim becoming involved in an altercation before Jefferies retrieved a knife from a bag. He attempted to stab the victim several times before chasing him into the road. The victim was seen clutching his stomach as the confrontation continued in the carriageway, causing vehicles to stop. Members of the public witnessed the attack, with one motorist leaving his vehicle to try to separate the two men.

Jefferies fled the area but was located near Crownhill Park in Torquay with assistance from a police helicopter and arrested. The victim was taken to Torbay Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Surgery identified six perforations, consistent with stab wounds. Officers recovered bloodstained clothing believed to have been worn during the incident, but the knife was not recovered despite extensive searches.

How it is being reported

• Knifeman jailed for ten years after broad daylight attack on Devon streetSimon Jefferies, 46, has been jailed for ten years after a stabbing on Tor Hill Road, Torquay, left a man needing surgery.Exmouth Journal · 24 Oct, 00:00
• Man jailed after brutal stabbing outside Torquay shopSimon Jefferies carried out an assault in broad daylight in front of shocked members of the publicDevonLive · 22 Oct, 16:58

In this story: Simon Jefferies · Torquay · Paignton · Exeter Crown Court · Tor Hill Road · Torbay Hospital · Crownhill Park

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