THREE men have been jailed for attacking a man with a machete in broad daylight in Rugby town centre.
Police received reports of a group of people with weapons chasing after someone in Clifton Road at around 4.40pm on July 31, 2020.
The victim – a then 18-year-old man – suffered multiple stab wounds and was taken to hospital where he had emergency surgery to repair a punctured lung.
After investigation and examination of CCTV, officers identified Brian Ayamba Ashu, Cheetij Pun, Alanzo Scarlett, and a fourth man – who cannot be named for legal reasons – as the culprits.
Ayamba Ashu, 25, of Phipps Avenue, Pun, 24, of Morton Gardens, and Scarlett, 26, of Pershore Road in Birmingham, were all arrested, interviewed and subsequently charged.
Appearing at Warwick Crown Court earlier this year, all four pleaded guilty to violent disorder – while Pun and Ashu also admitted assault inflicting grievous bodily harm.
At the same court on Friday March 28, Pun and Ashu were sentenced to 36 months for violent disorder and 12 months for assault, to be served concurrently, while Scarlett received 26 months for violent disorder.
The fourth man will be sentenced at a later date.
Investigating officer Det Cons Kat Brock said: “This is a good outcome and I’m grateful to everyone who has been involved in this lengthy investigation.
“The victim was fortunate not to suffer more serious injuries and the sentences reflect the severity of the incident.
“I hope this serves as a deterrent for people who carry a knife. I promise your actions will have consequences and you will end up behind bars.”
