Man sentenced to nine years for wounding with intent

Marlon Rowe, of Mey Close, Calcot pleaded guilty to GBH wounding with intent at Reading Crown Court on April 22.
He was sentenced to nine years in jail on Friday (10).
The case relates to an incident on December 11, 2012.
At round 12.20am Mr Rowe met the victim, who was known to him, in an alleyway between Ian Mikardo Way and Managua Close, Reading.
They got into an argument and Rowe stabbed the victim several times.
The 33-year-old victim, from Reading, sustained deep slash wounds to his arms, face and stomach which required immediate surgery.
Investigating officer Dc Jim Howden said: “This was a vicious attack which left the victim in a very serious condition.
“I am pleased that justice has been done and Rowe has been given a lengthy sentence reflecting the severity of the attack.”