Woman, 38, in 'relationship of sorts' with man, 84, spared jail after stabbing him
- Posted on July 21, 2026
- By The Daily Star
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In brief
A 38-year-old woman from Northumberland avoided prison after stabbing an 84-year-old man she lived with while serving as his caregiver. The incident occurred following a violent altercation where the elderly man physically assaulted her, including punching and placing her in a headlock. The court determined that the woman acted in self-defense during the confrontation, resulting in a suspended sentence rather than custodial time.
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Woman, 38, in 'relationship of sorts' with man, 84, spared jail after stabbing him
Sarah Wilson, of Blyth, Northumberland, was living with the pensioner and acting as his carer. She lashed out with a kitchen knife after he punched her and put her in a head lock
