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Norfolk Woman Goes on Trial for Alleged Attempted Murder After Husband Put Down Dogs

Jurors heard prosecution claims that a 64-year-old stabbed her estranged husband following the euthanasia of their rescue pets.

Overview

  • Opening statements at Norwich Crown Court on January 7 outlined the case against Claire Bridger.
  • Bridger denies attempted murder but has pleaded guilty to wounding with intent.
  • Prosecutors say she stabbed Keith Bridger in the chest and abdomen and bit him during a confrontation at his Bramerton address on July 17.
  • Neighbours intervened, a 999 call was played to the jury, and a doctor neighbour treated him before he was taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
  • The couple were together nearly 40 years, and prosecutors said he chose euthanasia for their difficult-to-rehome rescue dogs after moving to a one-bedroom property.