Man stabbed neighbour in the heart and put him in coma

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Anthony Chilton has been jailed for 14 years



A Coventry man stabbed his neighbour on his own doorstep during a row and put him in a coma.

Anthony Chilton confronted and stabbed his victim three times in Blythe Road, Hillfields, on March 4 this year.

It left the man in his 30s with a damaged heart and lung, and in a coma for a week.

He fortunately pulled through and has now recovered from his injuries.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "The attack followed a disagreement and 47-year-old Chilton was quickly arrested from his home by officers.

"Chilton denied being the attacker, including at court, but with witness statements we were able to build a strong case of evidence against him."

Chilton was convicted of wounding with intent and sentenced to 14 years in prison at Warwick Crown Court last Thursday (August 13).