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Man denies attack on 25-year-old at building site

Kirsten RobertsonWiltshire
News imageFamily handout Jamie Chappell, a young man with dark hair and a beard, is standing in a field wearing a party hat next to a young woman holding a cake.Family handout
Jamie Chappell, pictured with his partner Rosie, suffered life-changing injuries in the alleged attack

A man has denied stabbing a 25-year-old in the head with a screwdriver.

James Denys, 36, pleaded not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent at Swindon Crown Court in Wiltshire earlier.

Denys is accused of attacking Jamie Chappell at Widham Gardens building site in Purton, Swindon, on 23 July. Chappell's injuries were described as life-changing by Wiltshire Police.

Denys, from East Wichel in Swindon, denies any wrongdoing and is due to go on trial on 11 January.

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The family of Chappell, who was taken to Southmead Hospital for treatment for his injuries, previously said in a statement: "We will be there for Jamie through every operation, every setback, every small victory and every step of the long road ahead."

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