Man who attacked neighbour with axe jailed for seven years

A Dalton man has been jailed for seven years after attacking his neighbour with an axe.

Timothy Nickson, 42, of Broughton Road, Dalton-in-Furness, admitted a charge of wounding with intent after appearing at Preston Crown Court.

The court heard how, at around 8pm on 22 June 2017, Nickson took an axe with him to his neighbour’s home in Broughton Road and used it to attack the victim – a man in his mid-40s.

Nickson then left the address and police received a reported of a man walking the streets covered in blood and carrying an axe.

Nickson was seen entering the Express Market store by a police officer. He was wearing a white t-shirt covered in blood and still carrying the axe.

The officer followed Nickson inside, detained and handcuffed him.

After Nickson was cautioned, he told the officer: “Well, I chopped him up, so fair enough.”

A member of the public stood nearby heard Nickson say: “I’ve killed him, I’ve killed him.”

The victim was found at an address in Broughton Road. He had suffered numerous deep wounds to his head.

Nickson was interviewed but refused to answer any questions about what had taken place or his motivations.

He was sentenced today.