Overview
- Claire Bridger, 64, is on trial at Norwich Crown Court accused of attempting to murder her estranged husband, Keith, following news that he had their two rescue dogs euthanised.
- Bridger denies attempted murder but has admitted wounding with intent, telling the jury she panicked and cannot recall the moments of the stabbing.
- Keith Bridger described being stabbed in the chest and abdomen and said he used all his strength to fend her off before neighbours intervened and disarmed her.
- Jurors heard a 999 recording with shouts of “You killed my dogs,” a caller reporting “there’s a woman with a knife,” and the victim saying “she stabbed me.”
- A neighbour testified that Bridger smelled strongly of alcohol and looked intoxicated, while a doctor neighbour provided initial treatment before hospital transfer.