Man jailed for stabbing Muslim surgeon who treated Manchester attack victims – The Independent

Posted August 31st, 2018 in guilty pleas, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, wounding by tracey

‘A man who stabbed a Muslim surgeon who treated victims of the Manchester terror attack has been jailed. Ian Rooke attacked Dr Nasser Kurdy as he made his way towards Altrincham Islamic Centre for afternoon prayers in September. The 29-year-old, of no fixed address, was jailed for five years and four months at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after pleading guilty to wounding with intent and possession of a weapon.’

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The Independent, 31st August 2018

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