Man stabbed victim with broken bottle
A MAN has been jailed after stabbing someone in the neck with a broken bottle.
Andre Tucker repeatedly stabbed the victim in West Ealing late at night – and nearly killed him.
Emergency service workers rushed in to save him after Tucker smashed a bottle and caused a deep cut to the man’s neck, a large wound to his left armpit and a significant cut to his right wrist.
Now Tucker, 39, of Foxholt Gardens, Brent, has been sentenced to five years in prison for wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He was handed the punishment during an appearance at Isleworth Crown Court on Tuesday, November 24 where he pleaded guilty to the charge he faced.
The incident came to light on Thursday, June 25 at 2.09am when a CCTV operator working for Ealing Council spotted the injured man at Deans Gardens in West Ealing.
Police arrived within minutes of being called and found the 32-year-old victim.
Officers then began first aid in order to help reduce the loss of blood.
The Metropolitan Police say their actions helped save his life.
The victim was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service where he underwent surgery to stop the bleeding and later had cosmetic surgery.
The injuries he sustained will be life-changing, police have warned.
Yet it took extensive police work to get to the bottom of what happened that night.
With the help of CCTV footage, medical reports and various statements, Detective Sergeant Reda Imane of West Area CID pieced together what unfolded.
It transpired that the victim had been with a friend and Andre Tucker in a park drinking alcohol when, without provocation, Tucker attacked his companions and, smashing a bottle on the floor, used it to stab the victim three times.
The victim managed to escape from Tucker and shortly afterwards was noticed by the CCTV controller.
Later the same day, CCTV operators found and identified Andre Tucker and guided officers to his location.
He was arrested and in interview provided no comment to all questions put to him.
He was then charged on Friday, June 26.
Detective Sergeant Imane said: “This was a shocking act of violence that could have cost a man his life. My team and I were completely committed to bringing Andre Tucker to justice.
“I want to praise our uniformed colleagues who rushed to the scene to provide the victim with initial first aid. Had it not been for their quick thinking and the brilliant efforts of the medics, the victim may have died from his injuries. This was also the case with the quick-thinking and fast-acting CCTV controller whose immediate actions were key in getting help to the victim.
“I hope that this conviction, and the sentence imposed, will send out a clear message to those intent on committing violent acts – that tackling violence in London is a top priority for the Metropolitan Police and we will continue to apprehend those responsible for causing misery and fear in our communities.”