10 year extended sentence for knife attacker who stabbed a man in Swansea city centre

23-year-old Jack Delaney attacked the victim on 15 May 2023, just before 7.15pm in the lane between the Potters Wheel and the Yellow Cabs taxi office just off the Kingsway in Swansea City Centre.

A family member of the victim reported the stabbing to Police and ambulance services and he was taken to Morriston Hospital.

A spokesperson from South Wales Police said: “Enquiries at the location revealed that CCTV footage had captured the incident in its entirety with 23-year-old Jack Delaney clearly identifiable as the person responsible.

“The CCTV footage shows Jack Delaney approaching the victim, who was known to him, and within seconds starts punching and kicking him to his face and body, causing him to fall to the ground. The attack appears to be unprovoked.

“Moments later, Jack Delaney walks away from his victim, leaving him on the ground before stopping, turning around, and walking back towards him as he appears to remove something from his trouser pocket.

“His victim attempts to get away, but Jack Delaney takes hold of him by his arm, preventing him from escaping, as he makes a single jabbing motion with his right arm towards the victim’s back.

“The victim suffered a collapsed lung which have resulted in life-threatening complications.”

Detective Inspector James Wilson from South Wales Police added: “This was particularly nasty assault which resulted in serious injuries, and it was very lucky that the consequences were not more serious.

“Reducing knife crime remains one of our top force priorities, and we will use all the powers at our disposal, from engagement and education to enforcement, to make our communities safer.”

(Lead image: South Wales Police)