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Margate man has prison term increased for stabbing attack

Attorney General's Office

February 5
13:04 2016

Jonas Bily attacked and stabbed another man 3 times in the back and shoulder outside a party in an unprovoked attack. He was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to wounding with intent Canterbury Crown Court last year.

At a hearing today, the Court of Appeal quashed this sentence and raised his jail term to 5 years imprisonment.

Solicitor General Robert Buckland QC MP referred the sentence, and speaking after the hearing today said:

This was a sustained, vicious assault and more serious injury was only prevented by the intervention of other bystanders. It is very important that those who use and carry knives receive appropriate prison terms for these crimes.

I viewed Bilys sentence as unduly lenient and am pleased the Court has seen fit to increase the time he will spend in jail.

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