A man who stabbed his former partner while she slept, and only stopped her when her son jumped on his back, has been jailed for six yeard.
Violent Darius Grzesiak, 33, launched the attack at a home in Elsden Road, Haringey at about 5am on April 8.
He stabbed the woman several times in her chest and arms, and was only stopped when her screams woke her son, who was also asleep in the house at the time.
The boy rushed into the room and jumped on Grzesiak's back in an attempt to stop the assault.
Grzesiak then left the house, but returned at about 7am and was arrested by officers.
The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance where she was treated before being discharged.
Polish national Grzesiak, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to section 18 GBH wounding with intent at Wood Green Crown Court on Friday.
DC Leon Ure of Haringey Community Safety Unit said: "Darius Grzesiak carried out a vicious and unprovoked attack on a defenceless woman as she slept in her bed. This was a cowardly assault and I am sure if it wasn't for the brave intervention of the victim's son, this attack could have had a more catastrophic conclusion.
"I would like to praise the victim and her family for providing evidence against Grzesiak, as well as the investigating team for their thorough investigation. A dangerous man is now behind bars."
