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Man accused of stabbing war veteran, 95, named
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/6793291/Man-accused-of-stabbing-war-veteran-95-named
The identity of the man accused of stabbing 95-year-old war veteran Albert Chant in the head in an attack that severed an artery and nerve has been revealed.
Chant's neighbour, Jacob Komene, 20, has been charged with entering a building with intent to commit a crime while armed with a knife, and wounding Chant with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He was also charged with breaching his [prison] release conditions.
He appeared in the Waitakere District Court today for a bail hearing, where his name suppression lapsed, and he was remanded in custody.
Details of the allegations were also revealed for the first time.
The court was told that last Wednesday Komene entered Chant's Glendene home by jimmying a window open with a knife.
After he climbed inside, Komene entered the master bedroom where he found Chant preparing to go to bed.
Chant turned to get to the telephone to call for help and activated his Lifelink alarm. This enraged Komene, Judge Nicola Mathers said, who then advanced on Chant and allegedly stabbed him in the face.
He only stopped when his fist holding the 5cm knife blade reached Chant's face. The laceration severed a nerve and an artery.
Komene then escaped through the bedroom window. Chant managed to call for assistance and was rushed to hospital to undergo surgery.
The bloodied knife was found hidden between fence pavings and a fence leading to Komene's address.
Komene was found at a neighbouring address a short time later.
In applying for bail today, defence lawyer John Kirby said Komene's aunt, who is a Maori warden, had agreed to look after him. However she lived only 1km from Chant.
Police said if Komene were to come across Chant it would cause him trauma and further intimidate him. Bail was declined.
Komene was remanded in custody until May 10.
Chant is in a stable condition in hospital after undergoing more surgery today.
He needed emergency surgery on his head and face immediately after last week's alleged attack, and today's surgery means his release from hospital has been delayed until later in the week.
Chant has lived by himself since his wife died about three years ago.
His niece Gael Harrison said her uncle was a humble, quiet man who wanted to avoid attention.
"He'll be independent again, that's his nature. Time will tell what damage might have been done, but he will have the support of his carers and family."
Neighbours described him as independent man, who still drives and uses a walker to go the shops most days.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/6786299/Warm-welcome-awaits-stabbed-veteran
Warm welcome awaits stabbed veteran
Stabbing victim Bert Chant doesn't want a fuss.
But the "tough as nails" 95-year-old might not be able to avoid at least a little one.
Chant was stabbed in the head on Wednesday night by an intruder. He was still recovering in hospital yesterday but hopes to go home today to the Auckland house he has lived in for 30 years.
The war veteran wants a quiet return, but can at least expect some neighbourly flowers, home-baking and the promise of extra checks on his safety.
And there will be plenty of visitors to keep him company – he has lived alone since his wife died about three years ago.
These days he is looked after by carers and his niece Gael Harrison, who said her uncle was a humble, quiet man who wanted to avoid attention.
The Sunday Star-Times agreed not to intrude because Harrison said the stabbing had taken its toll on Chant, although she's confident he'll get back to living alone.
"He'll be independent again, that's his nature. Time will tell what damage might have been done, but he will have the support of his carers and family."
Chant served overseas in the war but plays down his experience. "As far as he's concerned, he may have a couple of medals, but he wasn't a big hero," said Harrison.
An Auckland City Hospital spokeswoman said Chant, who had emergency surgery to his head and face on Thursday, should be able to go home soon.
"We kept him in for a couple of days to make sure, because he is 95, and we want to make sure he's fully fit," she said.
Long-time neighbour Tony Compain said he would be dropping in for a visit."I spoke to him on the phone and he said the worst of it's behind him. I hope they've cleaned up the blood because he'll be coming home soon. He is that old generation who is tough as nails."
He had known Chant for 25 years and would be doing everything he could to make him safe and secure.
"Being in his 90s we make sure we see him every day. We will be keeping a closer eye on him for sure.
"He has home care and Gael takes good care of him. He is very independent and I think he enjoys that.
"I hope he doesn't lose his confidence."
Clara Jobsis, 81, lives a few doors down, in her home of more than 50 years. She shares an independent outlook but is eager for her friend to return.
"I was thinking I'd buy some flowers and do some baking for when he comes back, but he might be too scared to open the door."
Jobsis was frightened when she found out about the stabbing, but said she would not be forced out of the home she raised her family in.
"I might be old and disabled but I keep going, I don't give up.
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"When I came here, it was all bush and farmland, beautiful. Fifty-three years and leave? If they want to come in they'll come in, what can I do?"
A 20-year-old has appeared in Waitakere District Court. He has name suppression and has been remanded in custody ahead of a bail hearing this week.
Man accused of stabbing war veteran, 95, named
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/6793291/Man-accused-of-stabbing-war-veteran-95-named
The identity of the man accused of stabbing 95-year-old war veteran Albert Chant in the head in an attack that severed an artery and nerve has been revealed.
Chant's neighbour, Jacob Komene, 20, has been charged with entering a building with intent to commit a crime while armed with a knife, and wounding Chant with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He was also charged with breaching his [prison] release conditions.
He appeared in the Waitakere District Court today for a bail hearing, where his name suppression lapsed, and he was remanded in custody.
Details of the allegations were also revealed for the first time.
The court was told that last Wednesday Komene entered Chant's Glendene home by jimmying a window open with a knife.
After he climbed inside, Komene entered the master bedroom where he found Chant preparing to go to bed.
Chant turned to get to the telephone to call for help and activated his Lifelink alarm. This enraged Komene, Judge Nicola Mathers said, who then advanced on Chant and allegedly stabbed him in the face.
He only stopped when his fist holding the 5cm knife blade reached Chant's face. The laceration severed a nerve and an artery.
Komene then escaped through the bedroom window. Chant managed to call for assistance and was rushed to hospital to undergo surgery.
The bloodied knife was found hidden between fence pavings and a fence leading to Komene's address.
Komene was found at a neighbouring address a short time later.
In applying for bail today, defence lawyer John Kirby said Komene's aunt, who is a Maori warden, had agreed to look after him. However she lived only 1km from Chant.
Police said if Komene were to come across Chant it would cause him trauma and further intimidate him. Bail was declined.
Komene was remanded in custody until May 10.
Chant is in a stable condition in hospital after undergoing more surgery today.
He needed emergency surgery on his head and face immediately after last week's alleged attack, and today's surgery means his release from hospital has been delayed until later in the week.
Chant has lived by himself since his wife died about three years ago.
His niece Gael Harrison said her uncle was a humble, quiet man who wanted to avoid attention.
"He'll be independent again, that's his nature. Time will tell what damage might have been done, but he will have the support of his carers and family."
Neighbours described him as independent man, who still drives and uses a walker to go the shops most days.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/6786299/Warm-welcome-awaits-stabbed-veteran
Warm welcome awaits stabbed veteran
Stabbing victim Bert Chant doesn't want a fuss.
But the "tough as nails" 95-year-old might not be able to avoid at least a little one.
Chant was stabbed in the head on Wednesday night by an intruder. He was still recovering in hospital yesterday but hopes to go home today to the Auckland house he has lived in for 30 years.
The war veteran wants a quiet return, but can at least expect some neighbourly flowers, home-baking and the promise of extra checks on his safety.
And there will be plenty of visitors to keep him company – he has lived alone since his wife died about three years ago.
These days he is looked after by carers and his niece Gael Harrison, who said her uncle was a humble, quiet man who wanted to avoid attention.
The Sunday Star-Times agreed not to intrude because Harrison said the stabbing had taken its toll on Chant, although she's confident he'll get back to living alone.
"He'll be independent again, that's his nature. Time will tell what damage might have been done, but he will have the support of his carers and family."
Chant served overseas in the war but plays down his experience. "As far as he's concerned, he may have a couple of medals, but he wasn't a big hero," said Harrison.
An Auckland City Hospital spokeswoman said Chant, who had emergency surgery to his head and face on Thursday, should be able to go home soon.
"We kept him in for a couple of days to make sure, because he is 95, and we want to make sure he's fully fit," she said.
Long-time neighbour Tony Compain said he would be dropping in for a visit."I spoke to him on the phone and he said the worst of it's behind him. I hope they've cleaned up the blood because he'll be coming home soon. He is that old generation who is tough as nails."
He had known Chant for 25 years and would be doing everything he could to make him safe and secure.
"Being in his 90s we make sure we see him every day. We will be keeping a closer eye on him for sure.
"He has home care and Gael takes good care of him. He is very independent and I think he enjoys that.
"I hope he doesn't lose his confidence."
Clara Jobsis, 81, lives a few doors down, in her home of more than 50 years. She shares an independent outlook but is eager for her friend to return.
"I was thinking I'd buy some flowers and do some baking for when he comes back, but he might be too scared to open the door."
Jobsis was frightened when she found out about the stabbing, but said she would not be forced out of the home she raised her family in.
"I might be old and disabled but I keep going, I don't give up.
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"When I came here, it was all bush and farmland, beautiful. Fifty-three years and leave? If they want to come in they'll come in, what can I do?"
A 20-year-old has appeared in Waitakere District Court. He has name suppression and has been remanded in custody ahead of a bail hearing this week.
