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Man Jailed for Attempted Murder of Partner in Woods
19 Dec
Summary
- Robert Reardon received a 15-year sentence for attempted murder.
- The attack occurred during a walk in Burnham Beeches woodland.
- Reardon falsely claimed his victim was suicidal via text.
A man has been incarcerated for 15 years following a brutal knife attack on his male partner. The incident, which occurred in the scenic Burnham Beeches woodland in May, saw Robert Reardon launch a violent assault on his victim.
Authorities revealed that just before the stabbing, Reardon, from Suffolk, tried to send a false text message from his partner's phone. This message was intended to claim the victim was contemplating suicide. Investigators noted the deceptive nature of this act, which preceded the violent encounter.
Detective Constable Connor Townsend of Thames Valley Police condemned the attack, stating there was no justification for such violence. He emphasized the severity of the sustained assault and considered it remarkable that the victim survived the ordeal.
