A Darlington father insists the tragic stabbing of his daughter was an accident, as he faces serious charges in court over her death
The incident happened last July. Prosecutors argue that the stab wound was too deep for it to be an accident. They say the knife must have been held firmly. Vickers insists he never meant to hurt her.
He described Scarlett as his pride and joy. They were very close, and he loved spoiling her. Just days before her death, they planned a family trip to Gran Canaria.
On that fateful day, Simon had a few drinks while watching football. Scarlett came down from her room, bored and looking for fun. They started throwing grapes at each other, just having a laugh.
Things turned tragic when Vickers tried to tickle Scarlett. He says he swiped at her with tongs, not realizing a knife was nearby. Suddenly, he heard her shout in pain.
He rushed to her side, but it was too late. Blood was everywhere, and he called for help. Despite his efforts and those of the paramedics, Scarlett didn’t make it.
Vickers maintains he never threw knives around. He insists this was a freak accident, something that should never have happened. The trial is ongoing, and the family is heartbroken.
