Robert Truscott, 48, of Lowther Close, Langham, was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court for 29 years for attempted murder of Emma Wolfenden in Bullfinch Close, Oakham

Robert Truscott, 48, of Lowther Close, Langham, was sentenced today (Wednesday, February 2) at Leicester Crown Court for 29 years for attempted murder, unlawful wounding and possession of a dangerous weapon.

In January last year he went to the home of Emma Wolfenden in Bullfinch Close, Oakham and stabbed her 10 times. He also caused injury to a 26-year-old man she had met on the dating website, Tinder

In June 2021, Emma sadly died at her home. Following a post mortem examination, it was found the cause of her death was not directly linked to the injuries caused by Truscott.

Emma was Truscott's third relationship victim. In 2001, he inflicted grievous bodily harm upon a woman and set fire to her home.

On release from prison, following that, he attempted strangling the same victim.

In 2017, when in a relationship with Emma's sister, Truscott had threatened to burn her home, took her possessions and smashed a window - and later assaulted her.

Judge Head told the defendant: "You pose a very serious danger to the life and physical well-being of women.

"You're emotionally unable to accept rejection and react to it with extreme violence.

"You present the clearest possible risk to women, of causing death or serious harm."

Robert Truscott, 47, of Lowther Close, Langham, Rutland, Trial has started at Leicester Crown Court for the attempted murder of Emma Wolfenden and Section 18 Grievous Bodily Harm and possession of a bladed article.

Robert Truscott was charged after two people were assaulted in Oakham on Thursday 21 January 2021.

Robert Truscott, 47, of Lowther Close, Langham, Oakham, was charged with attempted murder, Section 18 Grievous Bodily Harm and possession of a bladed article.

He was remanded to appear before Leicester Magistrates’  Saturday 23 January 2021.

A second man who was arrested in connection with the incident was released no further action.

The charges related to an incident in Bullfinch Close in Oakham during Thursday evening. 36-year-old Emma Wolfenden remained in the Queen’s Medical Centre for some time.

Sadly a short while after Emma was sent home from hospital she died from what is described as an unrelated reason.

Emma Wolfenden

Robert Truscott denies attempted murder after a court heard he stabbed a woman 10 times.

At Leicester Crown Court on the 5th January 2022, a jury was told that while drunk Truscott, 48, went to the home of Emma Wolfenden and stabbed her several times.

It was also alleged that he caused injury to a 26-year-old man, who Miss Wolfenden had met for the first time that night after connecting on dating website Tinder.

The prosecutor told the court that in October 2020, Miss Wolfenden wrote a letter to the defendant, who she had known for four years, in an attempt to end their friendship, which was based on alcohol provision, after coming out of rehabilitation. However, Miss Wolfenden and Truscott remained in contact. Miss Wolfenden began to ignore, until she told the defendant on January 21 that she was meeting someone else.

Truscott then cycled from his home in Langham to Bullfinch Close carrying a knife with him.

The court heard that when he got there, Truscott held the knife to the man's neck and when he tried to grab the knife, the man's hand was injured.

A fight took place between Truscott and the other man, who eventually hit Truscott over the head with a bottle of rum, while Miss Wolfenden called 999.

He then went back to the kitchen and holding Miss Wolfenden with a sharp weapon against her neck, the court was told.

Believing that he was causing the aggravation, the man snorted a line of cocaine, before leaving Miss Wolfenden, who had also been drinking, and Truscott in the house alone.

Truscott used a kitchen knife to stab Miss Wolfenden, before calling the emergency services admitting he had 'done it'.

Since the incident he has accepted the charges of having an offensive weapon and unlawful wounding but has denied attempting to murder and the intention to cause serious harm.

In written evidence Miss Wolfenden, who was 36 at the time, described the attack.

"I can't remember what he was saying but he was moving the knife at me," she said.

"I wish I had run but I didn't because I had known him for so long and I didn't think he was going to stab me.

"I remember putting my knees up to protect myself and I was kicking at him trying to stop him but he just kept stabbing me wherever he could."

Miss Wolfenden was taken to Nottingham’s Queen’s Medical Centre for treatment, where doctors discovered 10 stab wounds including in her neck and abdomen.

The prosecutor said: "He stabbed her not once, not twice but many times over.

"She was very lucky not to die there and then.

"That's an indication you may think of what he wanted to happen.

"He stabbed her more than once, he wasn't going to stop until it was done."

The 999 call that Miss Wolfenden made to emergency services was played to the court.

The prosecutor said it was clear from that 999 call that Miss Wolfenden was not able to defend herself because she was so drunk.

In the background, her Tinder date could be heard encouraging her to give false information, which Truscott's defence questioned.

The man replied that he was giving false information because he had travelled from Derbyshire when Covid-19 regulations would have prevented him from doing so at the time, and that he was a drug addict who did not want to come into contact with the police.

A New date set for the trial of a man charged with attempted murder. Robert Truscott of Lowther Close, Langham was charged with attempted murder, section 18 grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article following an incident in Bullfinch Close, Oakham on 21 January 2021

A  new date set for the trial of a man charged with attempted murder.  Robert Truscott of Lowther Close, Langham was charged with attempted murder, section 18 grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article following an incident in Bullfinch Close, Oakham on 21 January 2021

Truscott appeared at Leicester Crown Court on 29th March 2021  and his case was adjourned for trial Monday, 17th August 2021.

This has now been moved to a later date and he will appear at Leicester Crown Court on 4th January 2022.

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Terrible Sad News Emma Wolfenden Oakham Rutland Has Died. In January Robert Truscott, 47, of Lowther Close, Langham, Oakham, was charged with attempted murder, Section 18 Grievous Bodily Harm and possession of a bladed article.

Robert Truscott has been charged after two people were assaulted in Oakham on Thursday (21 January).

Robert Truscott, 47, of Lowther Close, Langham, Oakham, has been charged with attempted murder, Section 18 Grievous Bodily Harm and possession of a bladed article.

Charles Wolfenden says

It is in utter disbelief that I must announce the death of my beautiful baby sister Emma Wolfenden , who passed away suddenly this afternoon at home. Words can't cover the loss we are now all feeling. You will always be in our hearts. Please respect that this has been a shock to the family and refrain from questions. Rest Emma, rest sister xxxxx ❤️❤️❤️