Knifeman's attack left blade in victim's skull

A man has been jailed after he stabbed his victim with "repeated velocity", leaving part of the blade lodged in his skull.

Connor Page, 27, of Derby, launched a revenge attack on Skye Severn after an earlier scuffle, Nottingham Crown Court heard.

He stabbed Mr Severn 12 times with a knife outside The I Club in Wilford Street, Nottingham, in the early hours of 23 June 2024.

He was jailed for 25 years on Friday, after being convicted of attempted murder following a trial in January.

The court heard the attack unfolded after Page was involved in a scuffle with his victim, who approached him after seeing him "hassling" a female outside.

After the confrontation came to an end, Page returned to "seek revenge" on his victim before stabbing him with "repeated velocity", the court heard.

Mr Severn suffered serious injuries to his chest, eyes and head, and will live with "permanent scarring", the court was told.

Alex Wolfson, prosecuting, said Page then tried to dispose of the weapon in a nearby car park.

Nottinghamshire Police previously said forensic testing found his blood on the handle of the blade.

Meanwhile, Page, of Metcalfe Close, was also sentenced for his involvement in a separate street fight that broke out between two groups in Nottingham city centre at 03:40 BST on 26 June 2022.

Later that day, Ring doorbell footage broadcast to the court showed him carrying out another attack on his ex-girlfriend after he "grabbed her and slapped her in the face", Judge Mark Watson said.

Page was given concurrent sentences for charges of violent disorder and battery.

Steve Cobley, mitigating, said Page was "mindful" of the physical pain and injuries he had caused to Mr Severn and his ex-partner.

He added: "[He] is a young man with significant mental health challenges; his early life has been marked with significant adversity.

"He struggles to comprehend the actions he took that night and accepts full responsibility for his actions."

The court heard Page has numerous previous convictions, including robbery and attempted robbery, as well as drug offences and criminal damage.

Sentencing him, Judge Watson said he had a "history of carrying knives".

"It was your intention to seek revenge [on Mr Severn]," he added. "You stabbed him with repeatedly vicious ferocity.

"I accept you have shown genuine remorse in this case; you never sought to dissociate from wounds you caused.

"I believe you are a dangerous offender and pose a significant risk of causing serious harm."

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