A Peterborough man who launched a “frenzied and unprovoked” knife attack on an allotment holder has been jailed for 14 years. Mark Moss, 37, stabbed his victim 13 times as the man went to his shed on the Burton Street allotments in Eastgate on 15 June last year.
Moss fled with the man’s wallet and mobile phone, leaving him with stab wounds to his arm, shoulder, back and neck, as well as two fractured ribs and a punctured lung.
The victim managed to get to hospital and was later transferred to a major trauma centre for treatment.
Police traced Moss after discovering the victim’s bank card had been used several times following the attack, including at a filling station in Eye where Moss was caught on CCTV.
Further footage showed him heading towards the allotments at the time of the assault, and a footprint found inside the shed matched the trainers he was wearing when arrested. The victim’s blood was also found on his shoes.
Moss stabbed him 13 times, before leaving the scene with his wallet and mobile phone.
Moss, of Branston Rise, Dogsthorpe, initially denied grievous bodily harm with intent and robbery but later changed his plea to guilty.
He was sentenced yesterday (23 October) at Cambridge Crown Court to 14 years in prison.
Detective Constable Jenny Hargreaves said: “This was a frenzied and sustained attack, the consequences of which could easily have been worse.
“The victim received significant injuries and had to be transferred to a major trauma centre. Thankfully he recovered.
“I’m pleased Moss was identified and has now received a significant custodial sentence for his shocking actions.”
