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Convicted of GHB with intent after stabbing a man in People’s Park
09/10/2024
Luszczkiewicz had been charged with attempted murder but the prosecution accepted an alternative guilty plea
A Banbury man has been convicted of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent after he stabbed another man in People’s Park on August 4.
18-year-old Alex Luszczkiewicz of Calthorpe Road was also convicted of possession of a bladed article in a public place at a hearing at Oxford Crown Court on Monday last week (September 30).
Luszczkiewicz had been charged with attempted murder but the prosecution accepted an alternative guilty plea of section 18 GBH with intent as well as the knife possession offence.
It was just before midnight on August 4 when the 18-year-old victim was stabbed to the heart by Luszczkiewicz, sustaining severe and life-threatening injuries.
The victim had to undergo life-saving surgery in hospital. He has since been discharged and is making a slow recovery.
Luszczkiewicz has been remanded in custody and will appear at Oxford Crown Court for sentencing on December 6.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Shahed Ali, based at Banbury police station, said: “Luszczkiewicz has pleaded guilty to a very serious offence and will be dealt with accordingly in December by the courts.
“It is only through the excellent medical care that the victim received that he survived his injuries, and is on the road to recovery.
“Those who carry knives are robustly targeted and pursued by Thames Valley Police.
“If you carry a knife, there is every chance you will use it, and as has been seen in this case, cause very serious, or fatal injuries.
“We will never tire at bringing those who carry such weapons to justice and Luszczkiewicz can anticipate a lengthy custodial sentence as a result of his violent actions that night.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam