Man attacked neighbour with knife after bins row

A man who seriously injured his neighbour with a knife after a row about bins has been jailed.

Michael Sergio Smith, 45, from Corby, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and possession of cannabis.

Northamptonshire Police said the "extremely violent attack" in Corby in July left a man in his 30s with a "serious slash wound to his face" and life-changing injuries.

Smith was sentenced to 10 years and four months at Northampton Crown Court.

A man called 999 on 4 July 2024 after finding his friend covered in blood outside his flat in Llewellyn Walk, Corby.

"A dispute over bins was suspected to have been the catalyst for the attack," police said.

Det Con Sam Bennett said: "This was an extremely violent attack which has left the victim with permanent scars and while no sentence will make up for what happened, I am pleased that Michael Smith has been handed this significant sentence.

"Using a knife to settle a dispute should never be an option and I hope this result sends a clear message to anyone who carries one."

He thanked the victim and his family for their with the case.

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