Graham Butterworth

Graham Butterworth, 49, of Queens Road, Radcliffe-on-Trent, appeared at Nottingham Crown Court where he was sentenced to 12 years in prison, with an additional three years to be served on licence. He had previously pleaded guilty to charges of wounding with intent and possession of a knife in a public place.

The offences occurred on 31 May 2026 at The Manvers Arms in Radcliffe-on-Trent. Following an argument over money, Butterworth attacked a friend with a five-inch kitchen knife in the pub's beer garden. The victim sustained severe injuries, including a damaged artery, which required a four-week hospital stay and left the victim at risk of leg amputation. The incident occurred in the presence of other patrons, including children, and caused the victim significant ongoing psychological distress.

Police tracked Butterworth to a nearby property shortly after the incident, where he admitted the location of the weapon. The court heard the victim's impact statement regarding the lasting effect of the assault on his quality of life and his resulting anxiety in public spaces.