Luke Hurdowar, 23, has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison after admitting to stabbing a man twice with a 30cm zombie knife during a daylight attack in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. The incident occurred at approximately noon on June 26, when Hurdowar drew his vehicle alongside his victim, an acquaintance, on Cotmanhay Road.
CCTV captures confrontation and attack
CCTV footage shows the two men becoming involved in a fierce confrontation before the victim began throwing punches at Hurdowar. Instead of retreating, Hurdowar reached into his waistband, produced the 30cm blade, and launched a vicious assault, plunging the knife into the man twice. The victim crumpled onto the pavement in a pool of blood, while Hurdowar returned to his vehicle and made his escape.
The wounded victim was taken to hospital for urgent medical attention. Officers subsequently located Hurdowar travelling in the same vehicle close by, though he attempted to escape on foot into a nearby park.
Police dog brings suspect to ground
Body-cam footage recorded the pursuing officer and police dog Ultor giving chase, before the dog caught up with the suspect and brought him to the ground. Hurdowar, of no fixed address, was arrested, charged, and remanded in custody the following day. He subsequently pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article.
Hurdowar received his sentence at Derby Crown Court on September 2.
Police statement on knife crime impact
Detective Constable Danielle Causer, of Derbyshire Police, said: "This was a brazen attack in the middle of the day on a summer afternoon. Although it was a targeted assault there were members of the public nearby at the time, including children. No-one should be made to feel that the streets they walk on with their children are unsafe and Hurdowar showed complete disregard for anyone else that day."
She added: "Had there not been people around to come to the victim's aid in the immediate aftermath of this incident, the outcome could have been very different. The effects of knife crime are felt far beyond the immediate victims, and we remain committed to tackling those who carry knives."
