The 46 year old attacked a man he’d met on the street and invited back to his flat
Anthony Blackwood will serve 13 and a half yearsAuthor: Matt SoanesPublished 13th Aug 2025
A Sheffield man who attacked a stranger he’d invited back to his home with a metal bar has been handed a 13 and a half year prison sentence.
46 year old Anthony Blackwood, of Scotia Drive in Sheffield, admitted to grievous bodily harm with intent at Sheffield Crown Court.
He met his victim on February 8 2024 on City Road and invited him to stay at his flat.
Later, Blackwood attacked the man with a pole, leaving him with life threatening injuries which required surgery.
Neighbours tipped off police, with Blackwood later trying to claim the victim’s wounds were self inflected.
He also tried to clean up with scene, but was found out through forensic analysis.
Detective Constable Kevin Sibley, of South Yorkshire Police, said: “This forensic evidence was crucial and completely went against Blackwood’s false version of events.
“We also sought expert medical evidence from a forensic pathologist who affirmed that a blunt heavy weapon was used, with the victim suffering a complex depressed skull fracture and bleeding on the surface of the brain.
“He also suffered a stab wound to the abdomen, and really is fortunate to be alive, such was the brutality of this attack by Blackwood.
“We’re very grateful for a witness at the scene who bravely intervened to try and stop Blackwood from attacking the victim further and I am pleased a significant custodial sentence has now been given to him.
“Violence of this kind has no place in our communities and we will take swift action against individuals like Blackwood in order to keep members of the public safe.”