A 'DANGEROUS' knifeman who told his victim her life wasn't worth living before stabbing her in the throat has been jailed.

David Rackett, of Scours Lane, Reading, was sentenced at Reading Crown Court today (March 15) after the attack in April last year.

During a six-day trial, the court heard details of how Rackett met a woman in her 40s on Oxford Road on Sunday, April 16.

At about 9.45pm, the pair walked together to a boat in Scours Lane in which he was living.

Reading Chronicle:

Police said 10 minutes after they got to his home, Rackett launched the violent attack on his victim throwing her to the floor and strangling her.

The victim managed to free herself from his grip before he stabbed her in the throat, saying her life wasn't worth living.

Rackett then plunged a knife towards the victim's stomach but she was able to grab the weapon and run away to safety.

He was arrested the same day and taken to custody.

Reading Chronicle: David Rackett, of Scours Lane, Reading,David Rackett, of Scours Lane, Reading,

Investigating officers Sergeant Andy Philpott and Detective Constable Kevin Godding, of Reading CID, said: “Rackett is clearly a dangerous man and the sentence handed down today reflects the serious nature of his crime.

“It is remarkable the victim was not left with more significant injuries given the level of violence used in this attack.

“We hope this conviction shows that we will use all of our resources to prosecute those who commit such serious violence.”

Rackett was sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment for attempted murder and must also serve an additional four years on licence.