Man Jailed 22 Years for Stabbing Security Guard in Preston

Shoplifter Who Stabbed Security Guard Gets 22 Years

Preston crime shocker: Andrzej Mikulski, 27, has been slammed with a hefty 22-and-a-half-year sentence after stabbing a security guard in a vicious attack outside a B&M Bargains store.

Knife Attack During Shoplifting Scam

On 26th February, Mikulski was caught red-handed stealing from B&M on Carlisle Street, Preston city centre. The security guard, a man in his 40s, bravely followed Mikulski after he tried to make off with a basket of unpaid goods.

In a terrifying scuffle, Mikulski plunged a kitchen knife into the guard’s thigh. The blade came dangerously close to slicing through entirely, causing a gruesome wound.

Heroic Police and Medics Save Victim

• Three police officers responded swiftly, applying tourniquets to stop the bleeding.
• The victim was airlifted to Royal Preston Hospital for emergency surgery.
• Consultant vascular surgeons confirmed the lucky escape from a life-threatening injury.

Criminal Spree Ends with Arrest

Just 45 minutes after the stabbing, armed officers arrested Mikulski on Edward Street. He was caught red-handed with blood on his hands and jacket, carrying the 19cm kitchen knife and a backpack.

Witnesses confirmed his clothing and description matched the attacker, sealing his fate.

Lengthy Rap Sheet and Court Verdict

The stabbing capped a spree of crimes by Mikulski on 25th and 26th February, including:

• Robbing a laptop-filled rucksack at knifepoint
• Multiple shop thefts
• Stealing a pedal cycle

Mikulski pleaded guilty to robbery, attempted robbery, four thefts, and three counts of carrying a blade in public. A jury at Preston Crown Court found him guilty of wounding with intent in August.

He refused to appear in court for sentencing and has been in custody since arrest.

Detective Praises Police Work

“Andrzej Mikulski showed brutal intent to use a knife to seriously harm a man just to get away with stolen goods from B&M Bargains.” “Thanks to heroic efforts from police officers and paramedics, and the skilled surgeons at Royal Preston Hospital, an innocent man’s life was saved.” “This violent criminal will now be off our streets for a long time thanks to the dedicated investigation team’s hard work.”

Sentence details: Mikulski must serve a minimum of 17 years before qualifying for parole.