Man fighting for life after head screwdriver stabbing

A 25-year-old man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the head with a screwdriver at a construction site in Wiltshire last week. Jamie Chappell was critically injured during an assault on the morning of Thursday, July 23, at the Widham Gardens building site in Purton, near Swindon. He remains in a life-threatening condition at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, while a suspect has been charged with grievous bodily harm.

Chappell was rushed to hospital following the attack and underwent a five-hour emergency surgery during which surgeons removed part of his skull to address severe brain injuries. His family described him as "one of the kindest, most gentle souls you could ever meet" and said he had left for work that day expecting a routine shift. In a statement, they added that every hour is a battle for his survival, with his injuries being both life-changing and life-threatening.

James Denys, 36, of Ravensdale, East Wichel, has been charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident. Denys appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Saturday, July 25, and was remanded in custody. He is scheduled to appear at Swindon Crown Court on August 21...