Man admits 14 offences in stabbing spree, denies attempted murder
Anthony Williams pleaded guilty to wounding and knife possession charges at Cambridge Crown Court.
Incident → evidence → outcomeAnthony Williams, aged 33, has admitted to a series of violent offences, including 12 counts of wounding with intent and two counts of attempting to wound with intent. These pleas were entered at Cambridge Crown Court. Williams, however, denies 14 charges of attempted murder.
The court heard that the guilty pleas do not resolve the entire indictment, meaning a trial will be necessary for the remaining charges. Williams appeared via video link for a pre-trial review where he entered the additional pleas. He also admitted to affray at a barber shop in Peterborough on October 31.
Knife Possession and Assaults
Further admissions included stealing knives from an Asda store in Stevenage on the same day as the barber shop incident. Williams also pleaded guilty to carrying a bladed article at several locations in Peterborough. On November 1, he admitted to carrying a knife at Pontoon Dock DLR station in London.
The court was also informed of Williams' guilty pleas for common assault on a Govia Thames Link train travelling between St Pancras and Biggleswade. He admitted possessing a knife on a train journey between Peterborough and Huntingdon. Additionally, he pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm against a police officer in custody on November 2.
Mr Justice Calver confirmed that the trial for the charges Williams denies will commence on Monday, October 26.
Questions this report answers
01What offences has Anthony Williams admitted to?
Anthony Williams has admitted to 12 counts of wounding with intent and two counts of attempting to wound with intent. He also pleaded guilty to affray, stealing knives, carrying knives at multiple locations including Pontoon Dock DLR station, common assault on a train, and assaulting a police officer.
02What charges does Anthony Williams deny?
Anthony Williams denies 14 counts of attempted murder. These charges will proceed to trial.
03When will the trial for the remaining charges take place?
The trial for the charges Anthony Williams denies is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 26.
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