Teen sentenced to nine year custodial after Blackburn stabbing
Last updated 6th Apr 2021
A teenager has been given a nine-year custodial sentence in a young offenders institution after stabbing a man in Blackburn.
Officers were called to Dalton Close at 2.50pm on August 5, last year, to reports a man in his 20s had suffered a single stab wound to the abdomen.
The victim survived despite his condition being described at the time as life-threatening.
19-year-old Danish Moosaji was arrested later the same day on suspicion of murder following police enquiries.
Last week Moosaji, of Bargee Close, Blackburn, was found guilty of Section 18 wounding and possession of an offensive weapon following a trial at Preston Crown Court.
He was found not guilty of attempted murder.
Temp Det Sgt Alex Rawsthorn, of Blackburn CID, said: “This was a serious assault that would have resulted in the death of a young man if not for the fast and selfless actions of the residents of Dalton Close and officers.
“It is only through luck more than judgement, that Moosaji wasn’t facing a murder charge.
“I want to thank everybody who played a part in securing this significant sentence and praise the victim for the bravery he has shown throughout this case. Hopefully the fact Moosaji is now in custody will provide him with some comfort.”