Men jailed over stabbing in Bracknell
The victim was stabbed in the back while he was on the ground
Two men have been jailed foloowing a stabbing in Bracknell.
Billy-Ray Barclay, aged 35, of Victoria Avenue, Camberley, was jailed for eight years and six months and Nathan Mushidi, aged 24, of no fixed abode, was jailed for six years following a hearing at Reading Crown Court on Wednesday (29/5).
At the same hearing, Mushidi was found guilty of one count of Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent but acquitted of one count of possession of a bladed article.
On 3 April last year, the victim, a man in his thirties, met Mushidi as there was a dispute over some money Mushidi owed. The victim arrived at Priestwood Square expecting to only see Mushidi; however, he was ambushed by both him and Barclay who set upon him and attacked him.
Following a four-day trial at the same court, Barclay was found guilty by unanimous jury verdict of one count each of Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article on 17 October last year.
While the victim was on the ground, Barclay stabbed him with a knife in the back, causing a substantial 8cm wound very close to his spine. The victim required surgery but has since recovered.
Barclay and Mushidi were both arrested on 14 April. Mushidi was charged the following day and Barclay was charged on 13 May last year.
Violent
Investigating officer Detective Constable Clare Hickman, of Loddon Valley CID, said:
“This was a violent assault on a man that left him severely injured.
“I would like to commend the victim for the courage and bravery they displayed throughout this investigation.
“Barclay and Mushidi’s lengthy jail sentences send a clear message that we will not allow violent acts to take place in Bracknell with knives.
“Tackling knife crime is a top priority and we are working with partners to take knives off our streets. Be under no doubt, if you are caught in possession of a knife in Bracknell, we will pursue you, arrest you and place you before the courts.
“We are resolute in our determination to make our communities safer by removing knives from our streets.
“My message to the community is if you have any information about anybody who is carrying a knife, please report this to us, either on 101 or by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”