A man who stabbed another man in the chest – narrowly avoiding his major organs – has been jailed for a total of nine years.
Michail Michailov had been drinking with three other people at a flat in Bersted Green Court, Bognor Regis, when for unknown reasons he attacked one of them.
The incident occurred on the afternoon of February 10, 2022.
The victim, a local man aged 52, suffered a 10cm chest wound. He was rushed to hospital, where it was confirmed the knife narrowly missed his heart and lungs.
Police were called, but Michailov had already left the scene. He was later located following enquiries and arrested.
The 53-year-old, of Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, was charged with grievous bodily harm.
In police interview he answered “no comment” to all questions, but admitted the offence in court.
At Lewes Crown Court on April 13, he was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment with an extended period of five years.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Ash O’Mahony, said:
“This was a seemingly unprovoked attack on the victim, who is fortunate to have not suffered life-changing or life-threatening injuries.
“Nevertheless, there was clear intent by Michailov to harm him, and the courts have recognised this by the sentence imposed.”
Read more about the effects of knife crime, and what you can do to help stop it, here.
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