Man Charged After Worker Stabbed at Purton Building Site
The victim remains in critical stable condition after brain surgery with a fundraiser in place to cover likely long-term rehabilitation.
Overview
- Jamie Chappell was attacked at Wain Homes’ Widham Gardens site and suffered a major brain injury when a screwdriver struck his head on Thursday, July 23.
- Colleagues and the site manager rushed to his aid before emergency services arrived and the family say those actions may have saved his life.
- Chappell underwent surgery that included removal of part of his skull and is still in hospital in a critical but stable condition.
- James Denys, 36, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and is being held in custody pending a hearing at Swindon Crown Court on August 21, and a second 36-year-old who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on bail.
- Wain Homes has issued a brief statement of sympathy, confirmed work has resumed at the Purton site and declined further comment because police are investigating as a GoFundMe has raised about £2,111 toward a £4,000 target for recovery costs.