A THUG who repeatedly stabbed a man in a frenzied knife attack has been jailed indefinitely.

Craig Smith was finally brought to justice for trying to kill drug dealer Anthony Dawidowski after two long, costly trials at Lincoln Crown Court.

He stabbed Mr Dawidowski 11 times after forcing his way into the man's home on Saxon Street in Lincoln on March 4 last year.

The court heard Mr Dawidowski, the former partner of Smith's then-girlfriend, Katy Stainton, was left for dead after the brutal attack.

Smith then attempted to evade capture by destroying his clothes after fleeing the house with a blood-stained chair under his arm.

His victim was in hospital for almost two months after the stabbing.

Judge Michael Heath told Smith: "You made a determined and devious attempt to hoodwink two juries and escape justice for this offence."

Smith must serve a minimum of 10 years before he can be considered for release.

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