Man who stabbed ex-partner 17 times at office in Hampshire jailed for 26 years
Summary
Anwar Ashraf was sentenced to 26 years in prison after stabbing his ex-partner 17 times at her office in Hampshire. She survived life-threatening injuries, including a collapsed lung and broken ribs.Key Facts
- The attack happened on April 30 last year in Whiteley, Hampshire.
- Ashraf forced his way into the office and stabbed Carla Skeites 17 times with a kitchen knife.
- Skeites suffered severe injuries, including a collapsed lung and two broken ribs.
- A colleague stopped Ashraf during the attack, and police arrested him at the scene.
- Ashraf had been sending threatening messages and was obsessed with Skeites, wrongly accusing her of cheating.
- Ashraf was convicted of attempted murder and also pleaded guilty to wounding and possession of a knife.
- The judge said it was a “miracle” that Skeites survived.
- Ashraf received an extended sentence: 31 years total, with 26 years in prison and 5 years on license, plus a lifetime restraining order.
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