Husband jailed over attempted murder in West Bromwich

A husband who tried to kill his wife with a ceremonial sword but claimed she was injured by a burglar was today (13 April) jailed for 19 years.Harjit Singh was convicted of attempted murder at the family home in Edward Street, West Bromwich, after a West Midlands Police investigation.The 46 year-old struck his victim - whom he previously argued with about money - over the head with the sword and then tried to strangle her on 22 October last year. She was left with a fractured skull, cuts an