Man jailed for 14 years for Oxford stabbing
Hassan Hussain stabbed a man multiple times
A man is starting a 14 year prison sentence after stabbing another man multiple times in Oxford last March.
Hassan Hussain, aged 25, of Nye Bevan Close, Oxford, previously pleaded guilty to one count of possessing a knife, and was found guilty to one count of grievous bodily harm with intent by a unanimous jury verdict following a trial at the same court.
Hussain was found not guilty of one count each of attempted murder and possession of a firearm.
Details of the incident
On the 13 March last year, the victim, a 42-year-old man, was stabbed multiple times on Manzil Way.
The victim suffered significant injuries - and ran into a mosque to seek help and received immediate first aid before an ambulance was called.
Thames Valley Police detectives launched an investigation into the incident and Hussain was arrested the following day. He was charged on 16 March last year.
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Detective Chief Inspector Krista Thompson from Thames Valley Police led the investigation into this attack.
After sentencing she said:
“This was an utterly horrendous attack which left a man with very serious injuries.
“Hussain committed an act of extreme violence, and it is only right that he now spends time in prison.
“The ripples of serious violence and knife crime are far reaching, it affects the victims, their families, and our communities.
“We continue to take a robust approach to those carrying weapons in the area, and we are committed to ensuring that those who carry and use knives face the full consequences of their actions.
“If you use or carry weapons, expect to be stopped, searched, arrested, charged and in some cases, face the prospect of being sent to prison immediately on remand.
“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.”