In 2020, the Offender Database recorded that 28-year-old Kamil Kopec was sentenced to 21 years in prison for the attempted murder of a mother and her nine-month-old baby. Following a four-day trial at Worcester Crown Court, the defendant—of Hunderton Avenue, Hereford—pleaded guilty on the final day to two counts of attempted murder and possession of a knife. It was reported that in July 2019, Kopec carried out a horrific attack inside the victims’ home, locking them inside before attempting to stab them to death.
The investigation established that the assault took place at approximately 3 am on Wednesday, 24 July. West Mercia Police reported that the nine-month-old infant sustained a cut to the head, while the mother suffered multiple injuries, including a stab wound and a significant cut to her neck. The prosecution reported that the injuries were described by senior detectives as some of the worst they had ever seen in their careers.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the mother showed incredible resilience and bravery by escaping through a window with her child to seek help from neighbours. Worcester Crown Court heard that Kopec had fled the scene with his dog following the stabbings. The investigation established that a major search operation, utilizing a fire service drone, located Kopec hiding in a nearby bush shortly after the alarm was raised. A knife used in the attack was also recovered by officers at the scene.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Mark Peters presided over the commendations for the emergency responders and neighbours whose quick thinking saved the lives of the mother and child. For his actions in Hereford, Kopec was handed a 21-year custodial term in January 2020. The judge noted that the calculated nature of the attack, which involved locking the victims inside their own home before launching the assault, necessitated a very lengthy period of imprisonment to protect the public.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Kamil Kopec as of March 31, 2026, was as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: 21 years (Sentenced January 2020; currently serving).
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Worcester Crown Court, following a West Mercia Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Attempted murder (2 counts); Possession of a knife.
- Victims: Mother and 9-month-old baby.
- Origin: Hunderton Avenue, Hereford, Herefordshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Kopec is managed as a high-risk violent offender within the national prison estate. Due to the nature of his conduct, which involved a premeditated and brutal attempt to kill a mother and an infant in a domestic setting, his management is a maximum priority. Authorities state that the extreme level of violence used, combined with the fact that he trapped his victims before the attack, indicates a person of significant danger to the public.
As a convicted attempted murderer, Kopec’s details are permanently logged on the national police database. Authorities state that any eventual release, which is not expected for many years, will be subject to the most stringent licensing conditions and monitoring by the National Probation Service. Any attempt to contact the victims or return to the Hereford area without authorization will result in immediate intervention to ensure the ongoing safety of the community from a confirmed violent offender.
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