The accused was charged with attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of weapons dangerous, breach of probation, and breach of recognizance arising from violent attacks on two neighbours on October 10, 2016.
The Crown alleged the accused stabbed one victim multiple times in the head and neck/upper chest area with a knife.
The accused claimed the injuries were accidental and that he acted in self-defence against the other victim.
The court found that while the attack was vicious, unprovoked, and premeditated, the Crown failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused possessed the specific intent to kill.
The court convicted on aggravated assault, weapons dangerous charges, and breach of recognizance, but acquitted on attempted murder and breach of probation.