Sentence
Alexander Dighton
Alexander Dighton (aged 28) was sentenced at Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) on 13 June 2025 to 22 Years - Life for Attempted Murder and 14 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
- Sentenced
- 13 June 2025
- Sentence
- 22 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Mark Lucraft KC (The Recorder of London)
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
8 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Attempted Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Possession of offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse / Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place | Custodial immediate |
| Threatening or having an article with blade or point or offensive weapon in public, private or on school premises | Custodial immediate, 1 Year 6 Months |
| Common law Battery | Custodial immediate, 8 Months |
| Criminal damage to a vehicle | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate |
| Attempted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) | Custodial immediate, 3 Years |
| Attempted arson with intent to endanger life | Custodial immediate, 3 Years |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to attempted murder, attempted arson with intent to endanger life, attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent, threatening with an offensive weapon, battery, possessing an offensive weapon, possessing a bladed article in a public place and criminal damage in Talbot Green, Pontyclun, on 31 January 2025. SENTENCING REMARKS