Man jailed over bus station stabbing

The victim was hospitalised after being stabbed in the neck at Haymarket Bus Station

A man has been jailed after using a blade embedded in a toothbrush handle to stab another man in the neck.

Benjamin Brown, 44, stabbed his victim at Haymarket Bus Station in Leicester on 23 October 2023.

Leicestershire Police said the attack happened after the victim became involved in an argument between two groups of people in the city centre, before he and a friend went to the bus station.

Brown, previously of Brighton Avenue in Syston, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm at Leicester Crown Court on Monday, and was sentenced to two years in prison.

The victim, 45, was treated in hospital for a 2.75in (7cm) wound to his neck, which was 1.18in (3cm) deep, according to the force.

Police identified Brown as the attacker, and he was arrested the following day.

His prison sentence included two unrelated counts of possession of a bladed article.

Det Con Rhiannon Gee, the investigating officer, said: "The victim sustained a deep cut to his neck and is extremely lucky the wound didn't cause him serious harm.

"Brown was carrying a knife embedded in a toothbrush handle - he had no qualms about using the weapon to cause harm.

"We are pleased with the outcome and hope Brown's term in prison gives him a chance to reflect on his behaviour."