Man sentenced for Bognor pub assault and stabbing
A 63-year-old man has been jailed for 12 years after stabbing another man and subjecting him to a ‘prolonged assault’ inside a Bognor Regis pub.
Brett Jenkins, of High Street, Bognor Regis, was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing a knife in a public place following a trial at Portsmouth Crown Court, Sussex Police confirmed.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police added: “The victim sustained a singular stab wound to his chest and was rushed to hospital in a life-threatening condition.
“At Portsmouth Crown Court on November 6, he was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
“The court was told of the circumstances of the assault on February 14 2026 at 10.30pm.
“Jenkins struck the victim at least 30 times to the head during the prolonged incident.
“The victim was threatened with a knife throughout the attack, resulting in his significant injury.
“The victim was rushed to hospital and placed in an induced coma, and thereafter remained in hospital for four weeks.”
Following the sentencing, Detective Constable Charlotte Pude said: “This was a violent and prolonged assault between Jenkins and the victim, who were known to each other.
"Jenkins’ violence was frightening and left his victim with ongoing trauma from the incident.
"He was found guilty by the jury at trial and is now serving a significant custodial sentence which reflects the gravity of the assault.”