Two teenagers jailed after stabbing in High Wycombe
The victim suffered serious injuries
Two teenagers have been jailed after a stabbing in High Wycombe.
Romario Hale, aged 18, of Hennerton Way in High Wycombe, and a 17 year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Oxford Crown Court yesterday (31 March).
They pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article.
Hale was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for GBH, and nine months imprisonment for carrying a bladed article which he will serve concurrently.
The 17 year-old boy was sentenced to six years in prison for GBH and one year imprisonment for possession of a bladed article, which will be served concurrently.
It relates to an incident which happened on 7 September, 2020, on Easton Street in High Wycombe.
Hale and another teenage boy chased down a man in his twenties and stabbed him several times.
The victim suffered serious injuries which he survived following emergency surgery.
They were charged on 11 September, 2020, and convicted on 15 September.
Investigating officer Detective Inspector Gill Fox, based at High Wycombe police station said:
"This was an unprovoked and vicious attack which occurred late morning on a busy street in High Wycombe Town Centre causing distress to members of the public witnessing this incident.
"The seriousness of this incident cannot be underestimated and the sentencing reflects the gravity of offence committed.
"I would like to thank the members of the public who helped the victim and who came forward to support the police investigation."