A JURY has found a Newport man guilty of the attempted murder of his former partner.
Peter Adlington, aged 50, of Keene Street, Newport, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court today, charged with the attempted murder of Michelle Williams.
The jury in the trial of Adlington was made up of four women and eight men returned the unanimous guilty verdict today.
Adlington admitted stabbing Miss Williams with intent to cause grievous bodily harm but denied attempted murder.
He was accused of attempting to murder Miss Williams on November 20, 2014, at her flat in Greenwood, St Julians.
The court previously heard that Adlington stabbed Miss Williams in the chest. The prosecution's case was that Adlington had become jealous as his former partner had started online dating.
Miss Williams told the court that Adlington had previous told her 'if you break my heart I'll stab you in yours.' A comment which Adlington denied saying.
The court previously heard that Miss Williams 'fought for her life' during the struggle. She stabbed Adlington in the stomach area with the kitchen knife during the attack.
Adlington will be sentenced on June 1 at Cardiff Crown Court.
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