October 29th 2024.
A shocking and disturbing event occurred when an ambulance worker, Stacey Smith, attempted to kill her boss after a disagreement over their work shift rota. The incident took place on November 11 last year in Dukinfield, Tameside, where Smith lurked outside her manager's home with a hammer in hand, waiting to ambush her.
It was a narrow escape for her boss as she was able to defend herself from the unprovoked and frenzied hammer attack. However, she sustained serious injuries to her head and wrist. The police reported that Smith was filled with rage due to a prolonged row over their work schedules. She knew her boss would be leaving for work in the morning, so she arrived at her house at 5:30 am and launched her attack.
The attack was so brutal that the victim's neighbours had to intervene and provide her with first aid while covering the hammer with a plastic bag to preserve evidence. Despite her injuries, the victim showed great bravery in supporting the police with their investigation. The trauma of the attack will stay with her for life, and the physical injuries may heal, but the mental scars will remain.
Smith, on the other hand, showed no remorse for her actions. After the attempted murder, she texted her friend, boasting about what she had done and even mentioned going on the run to Liverpool. However, she eventually turned herself in at a police station and was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
During her trial, Smith revealed that she had been working with her boss since 2017, but their relationship had soured due to the coronavirus pandemic and their disagreement over shift patterns. Detective Constable Stephen McNee from Tameside Criminal Investigation Department described the attack as particularly violent and commended the victim for her bravery in supporting the investigation.
He also thanked the local residents who came to the victim's aid and helped preserve evidence. The police were pleased with the outcome of the trial, which saw a violent individual being taken off the streets. They hope that the victim can find some closure and heal from this traumatic experience. As a force, they are committed to bringing individuals who commit violent attacks to justice.
Smith was charged with attempted murder and two counts of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison with an additional five years on licence and a whole-life restraining order that prohibits her from contacting the victim. This serves as a reminder that such violent actions will not be tolerated in Greater Manchester, and the police will do everything in their power to ensure the safety of the community.
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