The trial of a man accused of attempting to murder his ex-partner with a kitchen knife in a park continues at Swansea Crown Court, with the jury hearing medical evidence from a doctor and forensic physician.
James McKenna, 57, is accused of attempting to murder Joanne Sidaway in Carmarthen Park while she was walking her dog on January 29 this year. McKenna admits inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing a knife but denies attempted murder.
Prosecution case
Prosecutors say McKenna packed a kitchen knife in his rucksack, walked to Carmarthen Park—where Sidaway regularly walked her dog—and stabbed her while trying to kill her. McKenna accepts he unlawfully attacked his ex and had a knife, but denies any intent to kill.
McKenna was discovered by officers from Dyfed-Powys Police on February 2 at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth, over 40 miles from where Sidaway was attacked.
Medical evidence
On Wednesday, the jury heard from Professor Jason James-Payne, who analysed Sidaway's injuries, including wounds to her hands and chest. The professor described images showing incise wounds typical of knife wounds, including wounds on her left thumb and index finger, left upper arm, and three obvious wounds to her chest. He stated there were four injuries to the chest area, caused by a sharp knife with a sharp point.
