Claire Bridger convicted of wounding with intent after stabbing husband over euthanized dogs
Claire Bridger was convicted of wounding with intent on January 13, 2026, at Norwich Crown Court, after stabbing her estranged husband, Keith Bridger, in Bramerton, Norfolk, on July 17, 2025, following his revelation that he had euthanized their dogs. As of January 13, 2026, Bridger was cleared of attempted murder by a unanimous jury verdict after a five-day trial and is scheduled for sentencing on March 20. 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. Keith Bridger sustained life-threatening injuries, including a punctured lung, from two stab wounds inflicted with a kitchen knife.
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7 updatesClaire 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.
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.
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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.
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During her trial, Claire Bridger testified in Norwich Crown Court that she has no memory of stabbing her estranged husband, Keith Bridger.
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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.
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During the attack, Claire Bridger bit her estranged husband's arm, and neighbors intervened to disarm her.
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4 updatesClaire 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.
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.
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Keith Bridger euthanized their two rescue dogs, which were described as 'noisy' and 'bitey' with 'behavioural issues', after being unable to rehome them.
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Keith Bridger ended his 37-year relationship with Claire Bridger, moving out of their marital home in Taverham, Norfolk.
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