The boss of a prolific Kent kebab chain and his elderly father have admitted their roles in the stabbing of a man in a cul-de-sac.
Fehbi Bozyel , in his 50s, was attacked at a property in Firs Lane, Folkestone, shortly before 10.45am on Friday, April 4 last year.
Abdul and Necdet Gunes, aged 74 and 45 respectively, both from Folkestone, were arrested on the same day and charged with attempted murder and wounding with intent.
They appeared at Canterbury Crown Court last May, where Abdul denied both charges, as well as possessing an article with a bladed point, namely a folded pocket knife.
Necdet – a former director of the Aspendos kebab chain – entered a not guilty plea to wounding Mr Boyzel with intent.
But today, at the same court, Abdul admitted wounding Mr Bozyel with intent, while Necdet pleaded guilty to attempted wounding with intent, ahead of their trial next month.
Abdul appeared in the dock supported by a family member who helped to translate, while Necdet attended the hearing via video link from HMP Elmley.
Both spoke only to confirm their names and enter their guilty pleas.
On the day of the attack, neighbours told KentOnline they saw a man in the street “covered in blood”.
Shortly after emergency services descended on the area, police stopped a car in Dymchurch and arrested two men.
Two further men were detained later the same day and released without charge.
It is understood that all parties are known to each other.
During today’s hearing, Abdul was granted bail while Necdet was held on remand ahead of their sentencing hearing later this year.
The bladed article charge was ordered to lie on file.
