Gary Holdsworth has faced justice following a ‘deeply concerning act of violence’ after an argument over payment.
Gary Holdsworth(Image: North Yorkshire Police)
A Ripon builder who stabbed a pub landlord in the neck in a row over payment has been jailed.
Gary Holdsworth, 52, was found not guilty of attempted murder but guilty of wounding with intent following a trial at Leeds Crown Court earlier this year. When he appeared back at the court on Friday, October 30, he was jailed for six years and six months for the attack which took place at the George Country Inn on Main Street, Wath at around 11.41pm on December 4 last year.
North Yorkshire Police say there was a dispute over payment and things turned violence when Holdsworth and the 46-year-old landlord went outside. Holdsworth then stabbed the man in the neck.
The victim in the case needed surgery for his injuries, while Holdsworth fled the scene. He was arrested soon after at his home in Melmerby.
Leeds Crown Court heard the statement from the victim’s partner, in which she said: “My boyfriend is a kind, loving and caring man. On that day, he was stabbed in the neck and nearly lost his life. This was not just an attack – it was something that could have taken him from all of us forever.
“Since that day, my life has completely changed. I live with fear, anxiety, and constant worry about what happened and what could have happened. The images and emotions stay with me, and it is something I cannot escape.
“This incident has deeply affected not just me but our entire family. It has taken away our sense of safety, peace and normal life.”
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Senior Investigating Officer at North Yorkshire Police, Detective Chief Inspector Cheryl Quinn, said: “I welcome the sentencing of Gary Holdsworth who has been held accountable for his shocking actions that night. The use of a knife to inflict such a serious injury is a deeply concerning act of violence with the potential to cause life threatening harm and devastating consequences for victims and their families.
“My thoughts remain with the victim as he continues to deal with the physical and emotional impact of this incident. We recognise the lasting effects that offences of this nature have on individuals, families, and the wider community.
“This case serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of carrying and using knives. Violence of this nature will be treated with the utmost seriousness, and we remain committed to working with our partners and the community to prevent knife crime, protect the public and bring offenders to justice.”
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