Man jailed for stabbing after trial

A man has been jailed following a stabbing in Leicester.

Leicestershire Police said it was called to Danvers Road by East Midlands Ambulance Service at 10:25 BST on 17 August after a man in his 20s was taken to hospital.

Lonel Cutitaru, of Danvers Road, was initially charged with attempted murder but after a trial at Leicester Crown Court, on Monday Cutitaru was jailed for seven years and six months after being found guilty of an alternative offence of wounding with intent.

The 49-year-old must also pay a £228 victim surcharge.

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