An Erith man has been jailed for stabbing a man in a wheelchair.
Michael Connor, 54, of Betsham Road, was jailed for nine years at the Inner London Crown Court on January 16, after being found guilty of grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent.
Police were called to reports of a disturbance in Maynard Close at 7.50pm on April 1 last year.
Officers found a 51-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his arm and hip.
He was taken to a south London hospital, where he received treatment to his injuries for a several days.
Jailed: Michael Connor
Connor, who was known to the victim, was arrested at the scene.
He required hospital treatment for facial injuries received during the fight.
On the evening of the attack Connor had waited outside the victim's house armed with a knife.
When victim and his girlfriend returned home they were confronted by Connor - a fight broke out and Connor stabbed the wheelchair-bound victim.
Connor denied the offence throughout but the jury found him guilty of GBH with intent to endanger life after less than an hour's deliberations.
Detective Nadeem Zia from Bexleyheath CID said: "This was a vicious assault on a vulnerable victim and I hope that the sentence sends out a strong message that violence related offences will not be tolerated.
"I am very grateful for the local residents who came forward and assisted us with this investigation. A violent offender is behind bars and the local area is definitely safer as a result."
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