Marina Afonina, now 51, from Northampton, met Ioan Budea in 2006. The following year, they moved in together. But Ioan didn’t like to work, and Marina paid for everything. Years passed and he was no different. Ioan started to drink heavily, and the pair constantly argued. In July 2022, Marina ended things. But the following month, Ioan turned up at the hospital where she worked, drunk. He followed Marina as she walked home. He stabbed her eight times in her left side, shoulder, arm and breast. Thankfully, a stranger intervened and saved Marina’s life. In July 2023, Ioan was found guilty of assault by beating and attempted murder. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison with a further three years on license at Northampton Crown Court.
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .