A man has been jailed for eight years after stabbing his victim outside a shop in Levenshulme
Forty four year old Michael Muldoon left the shop and lay in wait for the victim armed with a knife which had been earlier concealed within his pants.
As the victim left the shop he was attacked as Muldoon lunged at his neck with the knife.
During the assault on Stockport Rosd the victim was able to grab hold of Muldoon’s arms and drove him backwards. At this point Muldoon again stabs him towards the region of his head.
The victim continues to drive Muldoon backwards which results in Muldoon tripping over with the victim landing on top of him.
The victim remained at the scene with Muldoon unconscious on the floor.
The victim was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary where he received treatment to the stab wounds on his neck.
Muldoon was taken to Salford Royal Hospital and was later arrested for attempted murder. Following an investigation he was subsequently charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Detective Constable Liam Carolan, of GMP’s Specialist Operations Unit, said: “Muldoon is a dangerous, high-risk individual who had only been on licence for six months when this attack took place following a previous conviction for murder.
“This was a callous attack on an innocent victim who did nothing to entice such a response from Muldoon. The fact Muldoon hid and waited to attack his victim while armed with a knife was terrifying for the unsuspecting victim.
“Muldoon was emergency recalled on his licence following this assault and has been in prison until today’s outcome.
“I am pleased that today’s sentence means he will go back behind bars for a significant period and away from harming members of the public.”
