Bradenton police: Man stabs victim over 'disrespect'

BRADENTON -- A Bradenton man was charged with stabbing another man because he felt the victim was disrespecting him, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

William Francis Bellamy, 71, was arrested at 3:03 a.m. Friday at his home in the 1300 block of 13th Street West. Bellamy and the victim argued and police reported Bellamy grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed the victim in the stomach and back of the head while by the front door. Police said the victim fled and was helped by a friend.

The victim reportedly suffered a severe laceration on the back of his head.

Bellamy told police he was so angry he wanted to kill the victim because he's tired of being disrespected, according to a report.

Bellamy was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and held in Manatee County jail on $100,000 bond, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office website.

This story was originally published December 11, 2015 at 7:53 PM with the headline "Bradenton police: Man stabs victim over 'disrespect' ."