the grounds of harrison's home, friar park, had been more or less open to the public, until the murder of his former bandmate john lennon late in 1980. harrison was very hurt and shocked by lennon's death, and was afraid someone might try to harm him or his family. afterwards, the gates were locked, and no-entry notices were posted. in december, 1999, an intruder broke into his home, stabbing him with a knife. harrison and his wife olivia stopped the intruder and called the police. harrison recovered. the man who attacked him is schizophrenic and was acquitted of attempted murder by reason of insanity in november 2000 at oxford crown court. he was sent to a mental hospital and released in 2002.