A teenager left a soldier fighting for his life after stabbing him. James Owen Rees, 19, of Lon Isallt in Trearddur Bay, left Chris Griffith for dead in an alleyway in the Tan-yr-Efail area of Holyhead on January 7 last year.
Mr Griffith, who was serving in the Royal Welsh Regiment at the time of the attack, was found by a friend before being rushed to hospital for life-saving surgery. Rees has now been convicted of with wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article following a trial at Caernarfon Crown Court.
He was remanded in custody ahead of a sentencing hearing, which will take place on December 21. Detective Constable Leslie Ellis, of North Wales Police, said: “I welcome [Thursday's] verdict.
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"The incident left the victim in a life-threatening condition and shocked those involved and the town of Holyhead. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their assistance during the investigation and to reassure that North Wales Police will strive to protect our communities from those that cause harm and misery.
"We will not tolerate violence and will seek justice for the victims of any such crime. We remain committed to making north Wales the safest place to work, live and visit in the UK.”
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