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Man sentenced for assault - Oxford

Tuesday 09 February 2010, 3:44pm

A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment for causing grievous bodily harm with intent to endanger life, after he stabbed a 52-year-old man in Oxford Road on 15 May 2009.

Kenroy Ferguson, from Bath Place, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court today (9/2).

Ferguson was also sentenced to 12 months for affray and six months for causing actual bodily harm, which are to run concurrently.

Investigating Officer, Det Con Iain Spencer, said: “Ferguson led a double life and carried out a campaign of violence and intimidation.

“I would like to commend the victims’ courage for coming forward and helping us with the investigation. I hope that Ferguson will now spend his time in prison contemplating the wrongs he has committed.

Det Insp Simon Morton, leading the investigation, said: “This was a vicious assault and the victim is lucky that his injuries were not fatal.

“Today’s sentencing means that this violent man will be taken off Oxford’s streets and sends out a strong message to others that the punishment for knife crime is harsh. We will do all that we can to ensure that any offenders are caught and brought before the courts.”

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