Findon stabbing: Woman avoids jail after man suffered wound to the chest

By Sam Morton

Published 20th Oct 2022, 16:34 BST

Updated 20th Oct 2022, 16:40 BST

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A woman, who pleaded guilty to a stabbing in Findon, has avoided jail.

Sussex Police said Laura Tyler, 36 – unemployed, of St Andrews Close, Ferring – was charged with wounding with intent after a man suffered a stab wound to the chest at an address in Ferring on July 11.

Police said Tyler pleaded guilty at a court hearing on August 19 and was remanded in custody for sentencing on September 30.

Tyler was given a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, police said.

Police officers are the scene of the stabbing in St Andrews Close, Ferring, in July

Police officers are the scene of the stabbing in St Andrews Close, Ferring, in July

Police said she must also make a surcharge payment of £187 and attend rehabilitation activity sessions. The court also imposed a curfew, with electronic monitoring, which will last until the end of January.

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