Two people found guilty of stabbing teenager in Luton barbershop
The victim suffered life changing injuries after being stabbed multiple times
Two people are facing a lengthy spell in prison having been convicted of stabbing a teenager in a barber’s shop in Luton.
Hasan Nisar, 21, and a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were found guilty of grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and knife offences in connection with the incident on 5 February this year.
The victim was inside the shop in Selbourne Road when he was approached by a group and asked if he knew someone.
When he said no, he was put in a headlock and stabbed multiple times, leaving him requiring hospital treatment for life changing injuries.
Following extensive enquires, Bedfordshire Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested five people, but three were released with no further action.
After a seven-day trial at Luton Crown Court, Nisar, of Farley Meadows, Luton, and the 17-year-old boy, also from Luton, were both found guilty on Tuesday (25 October) of Section 18 GBH with intent and possession of a bladed article.
They will be sentenced at a later date.
DC Sarah Warren, from Bedfordshire Police, said: “This incredibly violent attack took place on a busy Saturday afternoon in a very public place, leaving a boy with significant injuries. I am pleased that two people have been convicted for this.
“Serious violence and knife crime is a priority for Bedfordshire Police. We will not rest in our fight to get weapons and violent perpetrators off the streets.
“Levels of recorded serious violence dropped to their lowest level this year in August and we will continue to crack down on those committing such crimes, as well as working with our partners to show young people a better path.”