Basingstoke teen who stabbed man in the face jailed

A teenage boy has been jailed for five years after stabbing a man in the face in a Basingstoke alleyway.

The 16 year old left his victim with an open wound to his face following the attack near Tortuga Walk on 12 January this year.

Jurors at Winchester Crown Court heard the victim had gone to the One Stop shop in Popley and was later confronted by the teenager on his way home.

Officers rushed to the scene and arrested the 16 year old on the same day.

The 19-year-old victim was then taken to Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital where he received treatment for life-changing injuries to his face and nose.

On Thursday 1 July following a trial a jury found the defendant guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

The 16-year-old from Basingstoke had already pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding and possession of a knife in a public place.

Following today’s hearing, Police Sergeant Ian Davies, said:

“This was a particularly shocking incident and I hope today’s outcome has brought some justice to the victim and his family.

“The victim was just walking home when he was set upon and was left with life-changing injuries due to the senseless attack.

“Serious violence is a priority in Basingstoke, and we are starting to see some real results in bringing offenders to justice and deterring others from street violence.

“We will continue to tirelessly work to bring an end to these kind of incidents.

“I would like to thank my colleagues and staff in the High Harm Team for their continued efforts working in Basingstoke to help keep the community safe.”