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Killer Freed Day Before Stabbing Spree
7 Oct
Summary
- Offender stabbed former partner hours after release from jail.
- He warned authorities he would 'go on a murder spree'.
- Offender served 40% of sentence due to policy change.
Robert Sabat, a violent offender, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 17 years for murdering his former partner, Dickiesha Nurse. The fatal stabbing occurred at Nurse's flat in Tulse Hill, south London, shortly after Sabat's release from HMP Wandsworth on October 17, 2025. He had been sentenced the previous day to 12 months for possession of a bladed article and harassment.
Sabat's early release in October 2025 occurred when he had served 40% of his 12-month sentence, a change implemented the month prior, altering automatic release dates. The Sentencing Act 2026, enacted last week, further modified this policy. Upon his arrest for Nurse's murder, Sabat allegedly confessed to previous killings and stated his intention to "go on a murder spree."
Neighbours reported disturbances at Nurse's home, with one hearing a scream on October 24, 2025. Police forced entry into the flat on October 27, 2025, finding Nurse deceased with multiple stab wounds. Sabat, armed with a knife, charged at a paramedic before being detained by armed officers. He had a history of convictions dating back to 1987.
