Joshua Moore, 21, from Weymouth, was jailed for five years after stabbing a man multiple times and kicking a woman in the face in Sturminster Newton, before fleeing and dyeing his hair to evade police
A violent attacker who stabbed a man multiple times and kicked a woman in the face has been handed a prison sentence, despite fleeing the county and dyeing his hair in a bid to evade justice.
Joshua Moore, 21, launched the assault on the woman, who was known to him, as they walked down a communal staircase at a property in Sturminster Newton on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, leaving her with bruising around her right eye.
According to Dorset Police, a male friend of the victim, both aged in their 30s, stepped in to confront Moore over the attack. During the ensuing altercation, the man was stabbed with a four-inch lock knife, sustaining three stab wounds to his body and arm before being rushed to hospital.
Moore made off from the scene on foot, and despite officers scouring the area, he was nowhere to be found. Following a thorough investigation, he was eventually tracked down to a hotel in Petersfield, Hampshire, on Thursday, October 2. Dorset Police revealed he had dyed his blond hair jet black in an attempt to disguise himself.
Moore, from Weymouth, was subsequently arrested and charged. Following a trial, he was convicted of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and assault by beating, and was sentenced to five years behind bars on Friday, June 5, 2026, reports Somerset Live.
Detective Constable Emma Oram, of Dorset County CID, said: “This was a violent assault with a knife and, while it left the victim with significant injuries, the consequences could have been far worse and even fatal.
“We are committed to raising awareness of the dangers of knife crime and taking robust action against anyone responsible for offences of this nature.
“Thanks to our comprehensive investigation, we were able to track down the defendant when he had left the county and ensure he was held to account for his crimes.”
