A man who attacked his former partner, stabbing her multiple times, has been jailed for six years.
Darius Grzesiak – 33 (05.08.82) of no fixed abode pleaded guilty to section 18 GBH wounding with intent at Wood Green Crown Court on Friday, 1 July.
An investigation was launched by officers from Haringey police after they were called at approximately 05:00hrs on 8 April to a residential address in Elsden Road, N17 to reports of a woman suffering stab injuries.
London Ambulance Service also attended and found the victim suffering injuries to her chest and arms. She was taken to hospital for treatment before being discharged.
It was alleged that Grzesiak, a Polish national, attacked the woman as she slept in her bed. The victim’s son – who was also in the flat at the time of the attack – heard his mother’s screams and jumped on Grzesiak’s back in an attempt to stop the assault. Grzesiak then left the address. He returned at around 07:00hrs and was arrested by officers.
DC Leon Ure of Haringey Community Safety Unit said:
“Darius Grzesiak carried out a vicious and unprovoked attack on a defenceless woman as she slept in her bed. This was a cowardly assault and I am sure if it wasn’t for the brave intervention of the victim’s son, this attack could have had a more catastrophic conclusion.
“I would like to praise the victim and her family for providing evidence against Grzesiak, as well as the investigating team for their thorough investigation. A dangerous man is now behind bars.”