Barry man jailed for 7 years for GBH

A Barry man has been jailed after stabbing a man three times.

Keiron Parker, aged 21, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years yesterday, September 3, at Cardiff Crown Court, after pleading guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

The charges relate to an incident which took place at an address in South Walk, Barry, in the early hours of June 3.

Parker and his victim – a 42-year-old local man were known to each other. Both had been to a party on June 2 and returned to their home in South Walk in the evening.

An argument over a neighbour playing music too loudly resulted in Parker running out to the garden with a seven inch hunting knife in order to confront them.

The victim said he ran after Parker as he was concerned about what he was going to do.

After getting Parker back into the house, the victim tried to calm him down but was attacked by Parker.

Parker stabbed the man three times; once to the head, to the back and right bicep. The injuries to the victim’s arm required surgery.

The victim is still suffering from his injuries and does not have any feeling in two fingers on his right hand.

In a victim personal statement, the man said Parker’s actions have cost him everything and he cannot work due to his injuries.

Detective Constable Matthew Lea said: “The injuries particularly the wound to the head highlight how serious an assault this was and the victim could easily have lost his life.

“The victim is still suffering with his injuries as a result of this attack by Parker.

“Knife crime is unacceptable. Carrying a knife is a crime, even without using it, and will result in prosecution.

“If someone you know carries a knife, they should be made to think about what they are doing and what the consequences are.

“We would urge anyone who is concerned for someone involved in knife crime, to contact your local police via 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. ”