The two men who had known each other since before decided to meet to carry out a bargain that escalated with one stabbing the other with a knife until the blade came loose from the shaft.
The man then continued to beat the other with a screwdriver.
The man was taken to hospital, but survived with minor injuries.
The suspect was charged with attempted murder or aggravated assault.
The crime was classified as serious as the act was considered life-threatening.
Umeå District Court makes the assessment that there is insufficient support to prove that the man tried to kill the victim. The man is therefore sentenced for aggravated assault to two years in prison. He must also pay damages of SEK 50,500 to the victim.