A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment for causing grievous bodily harm with intent to endanger life in Oxford.

The charge followed the stabbing of a 52-year-old man in Oxford Road, Cowley, on May 15, 2009.

Kenroy Ferguson, of Bath Place, was sentenced at Oxford Crown Court today.

Ferguson was also sentenced to 12 months for affray and six months for causing actual bodily harm, which are to run concurrently.

Det Con Iain Spencer said: “Ferguson led a double life and carried out a campaign of violence and intimidation.

“I would like to commend the victim's courage for coming forward and helping us with the investigation. I hope that Ferguson will now spend his time in prison contemplating the wrongs he has committed."

Det Insp Simon Morton said: “This was a vicious assault and the victim is lucky that his injuries were not fatal.

“Today’s sentencing means that this violent man will be taken off Oxford’s streets and sends out a strong message to others that the punishment for knife crime is harsh. We will do all that we can to ensure that any offenders are caught and brought before the courts.”