A man has been jailed for nine years for assaulting his friend with a machete in an argument over money
36 year old Anthony Joyce of Gorsedale Avenue, Gorton was drinking with his friend when they began arguing about money.
Joyce left the room and returned with a machete which he used to assault the victim. The following day, a third party visited the victim’s home which resulted in the call for paramedics and police.
DC Kate Radford, of GMP’s City of Manchester district, said: “The victim sustained serious head, arm and leg injuries. The leg injuries alone required 57 stitches and a brace.
“Despite the severity of his injuries, the victim initially tried to protect his friend by saying he’d been attacked by a group of men.
“I hope this case reassures victims that Greater Manchester Police will support them to tell their side of the story to ensure those responsible for crimes face justice.”
