CARLISLE WOMAN JAILED FOR 18 YEARS FOR KNIFE ATTACK
Jacqueline Mounsey, aged 53 and from Carlisle, was found guilty of intentionally wounding her husband with a weapon and later assaulting a child, which was described as a disturbing event.
In June 2024, she used a kitchen knife to stab her husband, Mark Bennett, in the neck while he was sleeping.
She also caused injuries to a child and herself during the incident.
The court was told that Mounsey was experiencing depression at the time.
After the assault, Mr.
Bennett managed to reach a neighbor’s house and called for help.
Witnesses described the scene as resembling a horror film due to the large amount of blood present.
The judge handed down an 18-year prison sentence, with a minimum of 12 years before she could be considered for parole.
The impact of the attack on the child was described as significant, and Mounsey’s actions were deemed both distressing and tragic.
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Jacqueline Mounsey, aged 53 and from Carlisle, was found guilty of intentionally wounding her husband with a weapon and later assaulting a child, which was described as a disturbing event. In June 2024, she used a kitchen knife to stab h...
