Eric Da Silva-Soares violently attacked three individuals on Spital Street on August 31, shortly after threatening a woman to leave her partner. Armed with a knife, he stabbed the woman, her partner, and a friend during the assault. After the attack, the victims sought refuge in a fast-food restaurant, where they were assisted by staff. Da Silva-Soares fled but was apprehended attempting to leave the country. He was sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to two attempted murders and unlawful wounding. The incident left enduring impacts on the victims' lives.
The 29-year-old Da Silva-Soares attacked three young people, brandishing a knife, leaving serious injuries and life-changing consequences for the victims, including a life sentence for himself.
Detective Chief Inspector Emma Lawry described Da Silva-Soares' actions as an "appalling, unprovoked assault" that inflicted shocking injuries and will have long-lasting effects on the victims.
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