HUSBAND JAILED FOR BOXING DAY KNIFE ATTACK ON WIFE IN GOSPORT HOME
July 2023: A 63-year-old man named Raymond Mclaren was found guilty of stabbing his wife at their Hampshire residence on Boxing Day, an act that shocked many due to its domestic violence nature.The attack took place at their home on Little Green in Gosport, where Mclaren injured his wife by stabbing her in the arm and chest.
A neighbor, alarmed by the situation, contacted emergency services after the injured woman arrived at their doorstep requesting aid.
Mclaren was apprehended by police at the scene later that evening.
During the investigation, he initially claimed that the wounds were the result of an accident.
However, during his appearance at Portsmouth Crown Court on May 23, he admitted to intentionally causing grievous bodily harm.
The court sentenced him to seven years in prison.
Detective Constable Katie Reynolds highlighted the seriousness of the violence, stressing that such abuse should not occur within the safety of one’s own home.
She also urged domestic abuse victims to seek assistance.
Support for those affected by domestic violence is available through Hampshire police, with further details accessible on their official website.
