Soldier Jailed For Kidnap And Attempted Murder Of Love Rival

A soldier who kidnapped a fellow serviceman and love rival before attempting to kill him with cling film and a jab saw has been jailed.

John Watson, 35, ambushed James Dicks and forced the Household Cavalry trooper into the back of his car while threatening him with the weapon.

Jailing him for 16 years with an extended licence period of three years, Judge Angela Morris, sitting at Reading Magistrates' Court, said:

"It seems to me there are two John Watsons. The John Watson who was a devoted family man and the disciplined soldier who served his country with honour and bravery and then there is the other John Watson, the one who allowed himself to become consumed by anger, jealousy, rage and murderous intent over the course of February to May 2016."

Mr Dicks, then 28, previously told Reading Crown Court the former Guardsman "hog-tied" him in the back of his car after lying in wait near Watson's wife Lynsey's Windsor home on May 4 last year.

Mr Dicks, who is based at Prince Harry's former barracks in Windsor, said Watson wrapped his head in cling film during the attack, which left him with stab and slash wounds.

The attack was halted when two police officers armed with Tasers arrived at the scene.

Watson was found guilty of attempted murder at the same court on January 19, following a retrial, and was convicted of kidnapping on October 21 at the initial trial.

He previously pleaded guilty to unlawfully having a knife in a public place.

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