Man who stabbed guard is jailed.
A MAN who stabbed a security guard who was trying to apprehend a shoplifter has been jailed for three and a half years.Sentencing Paul O'Neill, 40, yesterday, Recorder David Manley said: "Security officers deserve, and will receive, the protection of the courts."
Liverpool crown court heard that on June 20 this year a woman, who was with O'Neill, was seen in Safeways store in St Helens stealing a bottle of champagne.
When Robert Steven approached, the woman fled and a struggle developed with O'Neill. Mr Steven was stabbed in his shoulder and arm, said Philip Hall, prosecuting.
A pen knife with a two inch blade was found at the scene.
O'Neill, of Denford Road, Dovecot, Liverpool, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent.
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| Publication: | Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England) |
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| Date: | Sep 11, 2001 |
| Words: | 123 |
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