A man stabbed his former friend in a Nottinghamshire house when an old argument resurfaced as they drank. Connor Smith had been friends with the 22-year-old victim for eight years, with the victim believing previous arguments had been forgiven.
But on August 5, 2021, shortly before 2am, the victim was seen by police officers patrolling Ilkeston Road, Stapleford, covered in blood. After refusing to tell officers exactly what happened to him, it was discovered he had been asked to go to his friend’s house where both the suspect and another man were waiting for him.
The three men drank alcohol and then an old argument resurfaced, resulting in Smith grabbing a kitchen knife from the sink and stabbing the victim to the side, leg and arm. Jago Inquieti, who was also said to be friends with the victim for the last two years, picked up a vodka bottle and smashed it over the victim’s head.
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Twenty-two-year-old Smith, of HMP Nottingham, was later charged and pleaded guilty to wound or inflict grievous bodily harm without intent and stalking. Inquieti, 25, of Cossall, Broxtowe, pleaded guilty to wound or inflict grievous bodily harm without intent.
Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on January 11, Smith was jailed for three years. Inquieti was sentenced to an 18-month custodial sentence.
Detective Constable Chris Black, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a nasty attack which left the victim running for his life in a bid to escape his attackers who were supposed to be his friends. Thankfully the victim in this case didn’t suffer any lasting physical injuries but the mental trauma of an event like this can have devastating impacts emotionally that last a lifetime.
“The use of knives to injure and cause harm to people is something we have said time and time again will never be tolerated as we know all too well the devastating consequences knife incidents have on a family, friends, and anyone who knows the victim. Thanks to the actions of the patrolling cop that night and other officers’ hard work we were able to find the pair responsible quickly and put them before the courts.
“Smith will now serve time behind bars for his actions that night and I hope will give him a chance to reflect on the devastating consequences that could have occurred had his blows been fatal and the impact the attack has had on the victim.”
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