A man who carried out a knife attack in Carlisle has been jailed for 28 months.
Ricky Lee Murphy, 25, of Raven Nook, Carlisle, appeared at Carlisle Crown Court and admitted offences of wounding and possession of a knife in a public place.
The court heard how, on Monday February 21, at around 10.35am, the victim of the attack was walking in Botchergate when he saw Murphy on an e-scooter.
The victim attempted to walk away from him, having previously been threatened by Murphy.
Instead, Murphy shouted at him: “I’ve got a blade on us. I want you to come down this lane for a fight.”
When the victim refused to engage, Murphy leapt at him, punching him in the head several times.
Murphy then reached for the knife. The victim attempted to defend himself by grabbing Murphy in a headlock but Murphy used the knife to inflict a significant gash to the victim’s lip.
The injury was so deep it required approximately 20 stitches – both inside and outside the mouth.
Murphy attempted to make off on his electric scooter but was tracked down by police officers and arrested.
Murphy gave a no comment interview but subsequently admitted the offences.
Detective Constable Anna Blackwell said: “Any attack which involves a knife has the potential to end in tragedy.
“In this instance, the victim received a significant facial injury as a result of Murphy’s violent attack.
“There is no excuse to be walking the street armed with a knife or other bladed weapon and I hope today’s sentencing shows how seriously both the police and the courts take such instances.”
