Teen found guilty after stab attack on ex-soldier in Norfolk

Elvis Price and a teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been on trial following the attack on Danny Norman.

Police at stab scene (Image: Newsquest) Mr Norman, a former soldier with the Royal Anglian Regiment, was out walking with his fiancée and two young daughters in Bury Road, Thetford, on Mother's Day, March 10.

He was stabbed more than 10 times and needed life-saving treatment following the attack which was partially caught by Mr Norman's partner Sophie Wheeler on her mobile phone.

Following the stabbing, Price, and another suspect, fled to the town, sparking a six-week manhunt.

The pair were eventually arrested in Kent, on April 23.

Price and the teen had denied attempted murder but on Monday a jury of six men and six women at Norwich Crown Court found Price guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Police at stab scene in Thetford (Image: Newsquest) Price was found not guilty of attempted murder but was also found guilty of having an article with a blade or point.

He showed little emotion as the verdicts were announced following more than eight hours of deliberations.

The 17-year-old was unanimously found not guilty of attempted murder and causing GBH with intent after jurors had been out for almost eight hours.

He had previously admitted an offence of escape from lawful custody - when he escaped after being arrested - but was given a six-month conditional discharge.

Police at stab scene (Image: Newsquest) Judge Nicholas Ainley said Price had "better prepare yourself for a period of prison of some length" owing to the seriousness of the offence.

He ordered a pre-sentence report to be prepared ahead of sentence on November 22.

The trial, which started earlier this month, had heard from prosecutor Matthew Sorel-Cameron that Price had "left Mr Norman for dead" following the attack.

He said Mr Norman "received in excess of ten stab wounds" in the attack which resulted in "catastrophic blood loss" and the victim was "extremely lucky to survive".

Jurors were told that Price, who had on him a flick knife, was "thrusting a knife into Mr Norman's upper flank and chest area".Mr Sorel-Cameron said at one point the force of the blows caused the blade to bend back, meaning Price had to "re-set it" before continuing the attack and leaving "Mr Norman for dead".