Anwar Ashraf, 39, is jailed for 26 years after attempting to murder his ex-partner, Carla Skeites, by stabbing her 17 times at her workplace in Whiteley, Hampshire. The court hears that Ashraf forced his way into the office building where she was working. Reports say he repeatedly messaged her and demanded that she come outside to speak, before entering the premises and carrying out the attack in front of colleagues.
According to one account, Ashraf previously pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and to possession of a knife. The sentencing reflects the seriousness of the assault and the harm inflicted during the confrontation at the office.
Multiple outlets describe the attack as a violent assault carried out at the workplace, with the victim targeted in the presence of other people. The conviction and sentence focus on attempted murder, including the extent of the injuries and Ashraf’s entry into the building to reach his ex-partner.
