Man jailed for attempted murder – Chalfont St Giles

Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been jailed for attempted murder in Chalfont St Giles.

Daniel Macintosh, aged 21, of Berberis Walk, West Drayton, Hillingdon, was sentenced to 26 years’ in prison following a hearing at Aylesbury Crown Court.

He was also issued an indefinite restraining order in relation to the victim.

Macintosh previously pleaded guilty to one count each of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place in a hearing on 30 August at the same court.

On 23 July this year in Albion Crescent, the victim, a man in his sixties, offered Macintosh some work at his property. As the work would take two days, he offered Macintosh a room to stay for the night to prevent him having to travel home.

After the victim made dinner, he went to bed and fell asleep. At around 11.30pm, he awoke to a sharp, stabbing pain in his neck and was heavily bleeding.

Macintosh attempted to decapitate him.

The victim saw Macintosh stood at the end of his bed holding a bread knife. Macintosh then fled the address and discarded the knife outside a nearby property.

Macintosh then knocked on a number of nearby houses claiming he is being chased by people with a knife who are trying to rob him.

A member of the public allowed him in their house and the police were called. Macintosh was swiftly arrested and was charged the following day.

The victim sustained significant neck injuries and remained in hospital for a few days to undergo surgery to repair the damage caused to his neck in the attack.

Senior investigating Officer DI Dominique Muldoon, said: “This was a completely unprovoked attack on a vulnerable victim who had displayed nothing but kindness towards Daniel Macintosh in the short time he had spent with him.

“I am pleased that Macintosh has been given an extended sentence for 26 years; the length of this sentence reflects the seriousness and dangerousness of his actions.

“Macintosh is a dangerous individual and clearly intended to kill the victim by attempting to decapitate him with the victim’s own bread knife.

“He was only stopped by the victim awakening from his sleep.

“Our victim is incredibly lucky that he had awoken before one of his main arteries had been cut, from which death would have been the outcome.

“Thankfully instances such as this are extremely rare.

“I would like to praise the bravery of the victim who has shown tremendous courage throughout this case.

“I would also like to recognise the incredible work of the investigation team and CPS for which this result would not have been possible.

“It is important that the public helps us in our fight against serious violence and knife crime and by reporting to us you could help save a life.

“If you are worried that someone you know is using violence or is carrying a knife, please report it. We can then take the necessary steps to safeguard them and identify those responsible.

“You can make a report by going to our website or calling 101, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. “

AP