Man, 25, jailed for Louth stabbing

A man who stabbed another man in an unprovoked attack in Louth has been jailed for four years and eight months.

Christopher Lenden appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on 27 March after pleading guilty to a GBH offence, which took place at an address on Park Avenue last August.

The 25-year-old also admitted to assaulting an emergency worker who had arrived at the scene to help the injured man after the attack.

Lenden grabbed a knife and told his victim he was going to stab him, the court heard.

He then made a video call to a friend, describing what he had done and showing them the man’s injuries – Lenden’s friend told them to call an ambulance.

Emergency workers arrived at the scene and two police officers were subsequently attacked while taking Lenden into custody.

Lenden was jailed for four years and eight months for GBH with a smaller sentence running concurrently for assaulting an emergency worker.

He was told to pay a victim surcharge of £228.

DC Shahzeb Baig, who investigated the case, said Lenden’s behaviour towards his victims was totally unacceptable.

““This is a very serious offence with a strong result.

“I would like to thank the victim for working with Lincolnshire police as no doubt this was not easy for them due to the trauma from the attack.

“I would also like to thank their family and friends for supporting them through a tragic time.

“This was an unprovoked attack with a weapon by Lenden which shows the level of danger he presented.

“The victim can look towards the future knowing Lenden is serving a custodial sentence.”