Horrifying X-ray shows five-inch knife lodged in base of man's neck

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This horrifying X-ray images showcases how a man was left with a five-and-a-half inch blade lodged in his throat following a brutal attack.

Thomas Brazell, 28, lunged at the victim with a kitchen knife and stabbed him at the base of his neck. The handle of the knife snapped off and the blade remained lodged in his body, Newcastle Crown Court heard.

Prosecutor, Robin Turton, told the court how the victim had to undergo emergency surgery to remove the blade following the incident in Shildon, County Durham, Manchester Evening News reports.

He said that he has been unable to use his right arm and it is anticipated that he may have a long term disability.Mr Turton said the landscape gardener, who has also been left with a scar, described being in "unbearable pain".He said: "He can no longer open the car door, he can not turn on the ignition.