Man Pleads Guilty To Stabbing Charge (Press, 18 March 1970)

On 17 March 1970, it was reported that a young man, whose identity was kept confidential, pleaded guilty in the Auckland Magistrate's Court to a charge of injuring another person with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He was remanded in custody until 24 March for sentencing. During the court proceedings, Detective Sergeant B. J. Cameron recounted the events leading to the charge. On 3 January 1970, at approximately 1:15 a.m., the victim was using the male toilets at the intersection of Pitt Street and Beresford Street. As he was ascending the steps back to the street, the accused ran towards him. The accused brandished a knife and lunged at the victim, which resulted in a struggle during which the knife was pushed into the victim's side. The victim managed to escape up the steps into Pitt Street, with the accused in pursuit. A taxi driver intervened and assisted the victim in getting away from the accused. Following the incident, the accused approached a police officer and handed over the knife, confessing that he had attempted to kill a man. Upon being interviewed by the police, the accused expressed that he believed the victim was a homosexual and alleged that the victim had been following him. The accused’s legal representative, Mr B. K. Shenkin, stated in court that the accused had a long-standing fear of homosexuals dating back to his youth. The case highlights issues surrounding violence and personal safety, as well as the prejudices that may contribute to such violent altercations. The court's decision on sentencing will take place later in March.

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