Claire Bridger stabbing husband conviction and sentencing
Claire Bridger was sentenced to three years in prison on May 8, 2026, for stabbing her husband, Keith Bridger, with a kitchen knife in Bramerton, Norfolk, after an argument about their pet dogs being put down. As of May 8, 2026: Bridger had previously pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and was found not guilty of attempted murder by a jury at Norwich Crown Court on January 13, 2026. The incident on July 17, 2025, resulted in Keith Bridger sustaining life-threatening injuries, including a punctured lung. Bridger testified she had no memory of the stabbing, stating she "saw red" and had an "explosion in my head" after her husband informed her he had euthanized their dogs.
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May 2026 — 1 developments
Claire Bridger has been sentenced to three years in prison for stabbing her husband, Keith Bridger, with a kitchen knife.
Claire Bridger has been sentenced to three years in prison for stabbing her husband, Keith Bridger, with a kitchen knife. The incident occurred after an argument about their pet dogs being put down. She had previously pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and was found not guilty of attempted murder.
January 2026 — 7 developments
Claire Bridger has been found not guilty of attempted murder but convicted of wounding with intent after stabbing her estranged husband, Keith Bridger.
Claire Bridger has been found not guilty of attempted murder but convicted of wounding with intent after stabbing her estranged husband, Keith Bridger. The incident occurred after he informed her he had euthanized their dogs. Bridger stated she "saw red" and had an "explosion in my head," with a medical expert suggesting alcohol and emotional arousal may have caused amnesia.
Claire Bridger, who was cleared of attempted murder but admitted to wounding with intent, is scheduled to be sentenced on March 20.
Claire Bridger, who was cleared of attempted murder but admitted to wounding with intent, is scheduled to be sentenced on March 20.
A jury at Norwich Crown Court unanimously cleared Claire Bridger of attempted murder after a five-day trial, taking just over two hours to reach their verdict.
A jury at Norwich Crown Court unanimously cleared Claire Bridger of attempted murder after a five-day trial, taking just over two hours to reach their verdict.
Keith Bridger testified in Norwich Crown Court that he had to use all his strength to fend off his estranged wife, Claire Bridger, after she stabbed him.
Keith Bridger testified in Norwich Crown Court that he had to use all his strength to fend off his estranged wife, Claire Bridger, after she stabbed him.
During her trial, Claire Bridger testified in Norwich Crown Court that she has no memory of stabbing her estranged husband, Keith Bridger.
During her trial, Claire Bridger testified in Norwich Crown Court that she has no memory of stabbing her estranged husband, Keith Bridger.
Claire Bridger's trial for attempted murder began at Norwich Crown Court.
Claire Bridger's trial for attempted murder began at Norwich Crown Court. She had already admitted a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
During the attack, Claire Bridger bit her estranged husband's arm, and neighbors intervened to disarm her.
During the attack, Claire Bridger bit her estranged husband's arm, and neighbors intervened to disarm her.
December 2025 — 1 developments
Claire Bridger has been charged with the attempted murder of her husband, Keith Bridger, and possession of a knife.
Claire Bridger has been charged with the attempted murder of her husband, Keith Bridger, and possession of a knife. She appeared at Norwich Crown Court for a case management hearing and denied the charges.
July 2025 — 2 developments
Claire Bridger confronted Keith at his new property in Bramerton, Norfolk, and stabbed him twice wit…
Claire Bridger confronted Keith at his new property in Bramerton, Norfolk, and stabbed him twice with a kitchen knife after he told her the dogs had been put down, causing life-threatening injuries including a punctured lung.
Keith Bridger euthanized their two rescue dogs, which were described as 'noisy' and 'bitey' with 'behavioural issues', after being unable to rehome them.
Keith Bridger euthanized their two rescue dogs, which were described as 'noisy' and 'bitey' with 'behavioural issues', after being unable to rehome them.
April 2025 — 1 developments
Keith Bridger ended his 37-year relationship with Claire Bridger, moving out of their marital home in Taverham, Norfolk.
Keith Bridger ended his 37-year relationship with Claire Bridger, moving out of their marital home in Taverham, Norfolk.