This is the first image released of the New Malden man who stabbed his neighbour in a “frenzied” knife attack, leaving his victim in an induced coma for three weeks.
Lee Francis, 38, was jailed for five years yesterday after admitting to stabbing Darpo Clarke after the pair had argued over parking outside their homes in Lincoln Road, in New Malden, in April last year.
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The two had rowed when Mr Clarke returned home from holiday to find Francis’ car parked in his driveway.
After the two had a fight outside the house, Francis rushed back inside and came out wielding a 12-icnh kitchen knife.
His picture was released by the Metropolitan Police last night.
The 12-inch knife used in the attack
Francis stabbed Mr Clarke at least four times in the horrific attack having gone into a fit of rage after being “humiliated” in front of his neighbours.
Mr Clarke’s injuries were so severe he was put in an induced coma and not discharged from hospital until August 2016.
Francis was cleared of attempted murder after a trial at Kingston Crown Court, but admitted grievous bodily harm.
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