Oxfordshire man jailed for stabbing his mother

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

Michael Brits, 27, has been jailed for four years and six months for repeatedly stabbing his mother, a woman in her sixties.

Michael Brits, aged 27 of Fair Close in Bicester, was sentenced to four years and six months' imprisonment at Oxford Crown Court on 16 October following a six-day trial in August.

Breits entered a room where his mother, a woman in her sixties, was sitting and told her she was 'evil' and that he needed to 'get rid' of her before repeatedly stabbing her with a knife at approximately 4pm on 27 March 2026. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds including injuries to her abdomen and thigh, and defensive injuries to her hands as she attempted to protect herself. Her injuries required hospital treatment but were not life-threatening.

Breits was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, threatening a person with a bladed article in a private place, and possession of a knife or bladed article in a public place. He had pleaded guilty to the possession charge and was found guilty by a jury on the remaining counts.

Detective Constable Chloe Jeffs of Banbury CID described the attack as 'an extremely serious and violent offence'.

How it is being reported

• Police statement after Oxfordshire man repeatedly stabs woman in her 60sThames Valley Police has released a statement after an Oxfordshire man repeatedly stabbed a woman in her 60s.Oxford Mail · 19 Oct, 11:05
• Police statement after Oxfordshire man repeatedly stabs woman in her 60sThames Valley Police has released a statement after an Oxfordshire man repeatedly stabbed a woman in her 60s.Oxfordshire Guardian · 19 Oct, 11:05

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