Llandrindod Wells dad stabbed after drug deal went wrong
Scott Weale suffered four stab wounds to the chest and lower back near his family home during the lead-up to Christmas.
Ricco Douglas, 25, was jailed for more than five years after pleading guilty to wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm using Weale's own knife which he grabbed during a scuffle.
The horrifying attack unfolded in a residential street in Llethyr Bryn, Llandrindod Wells on December 14 which led to armed police attending, and the area cordoned off by crime scene investigators who were treating the incident as an attempted murder.
Dyfed-Powys Police said it would "always" respond to community concerns in Llandrindod Wells, adding that Douglas' sentencing proves that their officers "will not tolerate violent on our streets".
Newport Crown Court was told that Ricco Douglas travelled from his home in Birmingham on the day of the stabbing to meet with Mr Weale in order to obtain or exchange cocaine.
Within 14 mins of being in Llandrindod Wells, Douglas had stabbed his victim. It was believed the attacked took place after as a result of the drug deal going wrong.
Douglas was arrested three days later after police used a stinger to stop his car in the Birmingham area.
An abandoned vehicle, belonging to Douglas' stepmother, was found on the night of the stabbing with traces of the victim's and the defendant's blood inside.
Dyfed-Powys Police Detective Chief Superintendent Ross Evans said: 'This was a violent incident which occurred on a residential street, just before Christmas last year.
"It was highly fortunate that there was no loss of life which would have deprived a family of a loved one.
'We know this incident has been a shock for the local community, in particular for those most affected.
'We welcome the sentencing of Ricco Douglas and hope it provides clear reassurance to everyone that we will not tolerate violence on our streets."
DCS Evans added: "I would like to thank all the first responders and the staff at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, on the night for the level of care and treatment provided to the victim, which may well have saved his life.
"I would also like to thank our police officers and staff, who demonstrated great determination to bring the offender to justice on behalf of the victim and his family and the wider community.'
DCS Evans appealed to the public to report any suspicious activity and crimes which can help officers gain vital intelligence, which ensures perpetrators of crime are caught and brought to justice.
He added: 'To help us prevent such incidents, I am appealing to anyone with information about any type of serious crime to let us know.
"You can speak to local officers, report online or do so completely anonymously via Crimestoppers.
'We will always respond to community concerns, and it is important to remember that we rely on the support of the public of Llandrindod Wells and Powys to keep our local area safe'.
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