John Delahaye from Ettington was due to stand trial on Monday, but was pronounced dead exactly a week beforehand.
The 46-year-old was charged with attempted murder, making threats to kill, wounding, and two counts of possessing a bladed weapon.
Delahaye was arrested on Sunday 10th September last year after a church elder and two other men suffered injuries during a service at the New Jerusalem Apostolic Church in Aston.
Adam Brooks, who was injured in the attack, told Premier he had mixed emotions when he found out about Delahaye’s death.
“It’s very sad to hear because he was person, he had a family,” he said.
“It still matters that he was a person and I would have never wanted anyone to die. But I do feel a bit disappointed because I did think the trial would be the moment of closure to move forward and let go of this whole thing.”
Brooks said he is reminded of the attack every day as he has scars on his neck and hand.
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He added: “I can’t change anything now. He’s no longer here to tell him how I feel. I can’t allow this thing to hold me back because there’s nothing I can do about it.
“I have to literally pray for myself, pray for him and his family and hope the long term picture is that I’m able…
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