Leicestershire: Man who stabbed neighbour on New Year's Eve jailed

Romil Vanderbeek fled the scene but was arrested soon after

A man who stabbed his neighbour after a row broke out at a New Year's Eve gathering has been jailed.

Romil Vanderbeek, 33, of Asfordby Hill, near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, stabbed a man multiple times after an argument spilled into the street.

His victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries but later discharged.

Vanderbeek admitted wounding with intent and was jailed for nine years and four months, with three years' extended licence.

Leicestershire Police went to South Street at about 21:30 GMT, when Vanderbeek had left the scene.

He was located and arrested a short time later, the force said.

Det Con Lucy Rossa, investigating officer, said: "What started out as an argument between two people ended up with one man sustaining serious and significant injuries and another now facing a number of years in prison.

"This case shows that violence is not the answer for resolving disagreements and using a knife to threaten or injure another person has huge consequences for all of those involved."