- James Denys, 36, has pleaded not guilty to allegedly stabbing 25‑year‑old Jamie Chappell in the head with a screwdriver at a Swindon building site on 23 July.
- Police described Chappell’s injuries as life‑changing; he was treated at Southmead Hospital and his family say they will support him through recovery.
- Denys, from East Wichel, is due to stand trial at Swindon Crown Court on 11 January.
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