A MAN has been jailed for life for the attempted murder of his housemate in Barnsley last year.

Grant Stanfield, 26, originally from Whitby Road, Harworth, was found guilty on Wednesday following a week-long trial at Sheffield Crown Court.

Stanfield was sentenced to life in prison and will serve a minimum of 12-and-a-half years behind bars.

In November 2017, officers were called to John Street, Thurnscoe. Stanfield had inflicted serious wounds to his 34-year-old victim’s neck and back, taken his phone to prevent him from calling for help and fled the scene in a vehicle.

Through a quick police response, his vehicle was sighted on the A1 at Doncaster where he was stopped and arrested.

Speaking after the sentencing, DC Andy Eshelby, said: “The victim has showed bravery and courage throughout the trial his life has been changed as a result of being seriously injured by someone he trusted. I am pleased that Grant Stanfield received a substantial sentence to reflect the hurt he caused.”