Man Jailed for Stabbing Woman in Chest During Heated Row
A 40-year-old man from Wantage has been locked up for nine years after stabbing a woman in the chest during an argument.
Risman Naitsoka Found Guilty at Oxford Crown Court
Risman Naitsoka, of Grove Street, Wantage, was convicted by a jury on 10 August for the violent attack that happened on 5 November 2019. The victim, a 48-year-old woman known to him, was stabbed with a kitchen knife, leaving a serious puncture wound to her chest. After the stabbing, Naitsoka fled the scene but was charged the following day.
Police Praise Victim’s Courage as Justice Is Served
Sentenced on Tuesday 22 September, Naitsoka also received a restraining order to protect the victim. Detective Constable Martin Whaley from Oxford police station said:
“I am pleased with the sentence the court has passed, and feel it reflects the true gravity of this crime. The victim has shown true bravery in seeing this case through, and justice has now rightly been served. She is lucky to have survived such an awful assault.
I hope this sentence encourages other victims of such offences to seek help and support themselves. The Police and Criminal Justice system are here to fight your corner and to bring offenders to justice.”
