Ex-councillor stabbed helpless wife while she comforted their infant.

The news of a former councillor leaving his wife for dead on the bathroom floor shocked the community. It was a brutal and cowardly act, described by many as the "ultimate act of cowardice." The perpetrator, Darren Brown, was sentenced to 18 years in jail for his heinous crime.

Darren Brown, who was 35 years old at the time, had a heated argument with his wife Corrine Brown at their home in Wildmill, Bridgend. As the argument escalated, Darren, who was an independent member of Bridgend Town Council, stabbed his wife in the back with a knife. This attack happened while Corrine was at her most vulnerable, trying to soothe their baby who had been woken up by the commotion.

During the sentencing, Judge Jeremy Jenkin condemned the attack as a "brutal, sustained attack" and stated that the couple had been arguing because Corrine had fallen out of love with her husband. While Corrine tried to escape to the bathroom, Darren followed her and stabbed her once again. Initially, Darren claimed that his wife's injuries were the result of him trying to take a knife away from her, but later he pleaded guilty to wounding with intent, although he denied attempted murder. He resigned from his position at Bridgend Town Council two months after his arrest.

Corrine, who sustained a punctured lung during the attack, has since made a full recovery. However, the emotional scars of the attack still haunt her. In a statement read to the court, she shared that she still suffers from flashbacks and nightmares, and can feel the pain of the stabbing. She also expressed her disappointment that her husband, instead of seeking help, chose to stab her and leave her for dead.

Thankfully, their young children were too young to understand the severity of the situation. However, Corrine knows that one day, she will have to explain to them that their father tried to kill her. She also mentioned that she did not want to deprive Darren of his future and time with their children, but his actions left her with no choice.

During the investigation, the police uncovered years of controlling behavior from Darren towards his wife. They found locks on the exterior of every door in the house and evidence of internal CCTV cameras. The court also heard that Darren had become withdrawn, jealous, and controlling over the years. He had even installed a camera under the bedside table in their bedroom, which was active at the time of the stabbing. The recorded audio provided crucial evidence and corroborated Corrine's account of the attack, including the sound of Darren kicking through the bathroom door after she sought refuge there.

Hannah West, the representative of the CPS, expressed her shock and disgust at Darren's actions. She described the attack as "shocking and violent" and added that Darren had deliberately obtained a knife and used it when his wife was at her most vulnerable. The evidence presented to the jury clearly showed his intention to kill Corrine. She also mentioned that it must have been a terrifying experience for Corrine, and their thoughts remain with her. However, they hope that she can find comfort in knowing that her husband has been brought to justice for his appalling attack.

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