Lucie Wibberley of the Garden Court Chambers Criminal Defence Team represented the defendant, instructed by Sandra Riordan of PSP Solicitors.
Defendant acquitted at trial of s.18 (causing grievous bodily harm with intent) and of possession of a bladed article and sentenced on s.20 on the basis of excessive self-defence. The victim was stabbed 7 times with a weapon.
Defence expert reports concerning forensics evidence (DNA) and phone evidence were crucial in securing the acquittal.
