Man jailed for ‘senseless’ stabbing of defenceless victim

A MAN launched a “senseless and shocking” stabbing attack on another man leaving him with lifethreatening injuries.

The victim was stabbed in the arms and chest at a property in Farnborough.

Benjamin Caliboso attacked the man in his 30s at an address on Vickers Close at around 4pm on July 15, 2020. The man, who was known to Caliboso, had to be airlifted to a hospital in London to undergo an emergency operation.

He was left with two deep wounds to his upper left arm and a cut to his right forearm. His upper left abdomen and both thighs were also wounded by the blade.

The victim spent 14 days in hospital before being discharged. Caliboso, 22, of Sunbeam Crescent, London, was arrested in August 2020 after police enquiries identified him as being in the area at the time of the assault.

Caliboso pleaded guilty to wounding with intent in November 2023. He was jailed for 11 years at Winchester Crown Court on January 25.

Police staff Investigator Louise Smith, who led the investigation, said: “Caliboso carried out a senseless and shocking attack against a defenceless man, who could have lost his life. The victim was taken to hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries and the outcome could have been significantly worse.

“Our thoughts remain with the victim, who despite making a full recovery, still lives with the mental and physical scars from this violent attack. I would like to thank my colleagues, whose dedication and hard work ensured we had enough evidence to bring this before the courts – it was a real team effort.”

She added: “Anyone who picks up a knife is making a decision which creates the very real risk that you could kill or seriously injure someone. We hope that anyone thinking of carrying a knife recognises that there are serious consequences both for themselves and others when they make that decision to pick up a weapon.

“We regularly make proactive efforts to target knife carriers and remove weapons from the streets. Our officers will do everything in their power to ensure those who choose to carry knives are arrested, charged and put before the courts.”