Overview
- A man was repeatedly stabbed in Sutton-in-Ashfield on October 11, 2025 and the victim required emergency surgery after officers arrived at the scene.
- Officers tracked suspect James Pedley to a Dalestorth Street home two days later where he was found concealed under loft insulation behind locked hatches.
- Clothing worn by Pedley on the day of the attack was recovered at the property and formed part of the evidence used at trial.
- Pedley was convicted in March of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon and was jailed for 14 years, while co-occupants Kurt Horton and Tracey Hoff pleaded guilty to assisting an offender and were sentenced on June 9.
- Nottinghamshire Police emphasised the sentences as punishment and deterrent and warned that sheltering dangerous suspects can attract custodial penalties.