A 'HORRIBLE' double stabbing in a busy Slough shopping centre led to the sentencing of four males.
Thames Valley Police investigation revealed the verdict on November 3.
The defendants stood trial at Reading Crown Court.
Abbas Bukhari, 19, of Whittaker Road, Slough, received seven years and four months in prison, plus an eight-year Criminal Behaviour Order.
Jack Sumner, also 19, living on Tomlin Road, Slough, was sentenced to three years, with an added five-year Criminal Behaviour Order.
Baba Sarr, 19, from Elmwood Road, Slough, received two years and eight months, with an additional five-year Criminal Behaviour Order and a two-year Serious Violence Reduction Order.
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Lastly, a 15-year-old boy from Slough was sentenced to a youth rehabilitation order, with a required three-year supervision and five-year Criminal Behaviour Order.
Bukhari admitted to two counts of grievous bodily harm, possession of a bladed article, violent disorder, perverting the course of justice, and numerous drug-related offences.
Sumner confessed to one count of violent disorder.
Meanwhile, Sarr pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possessing a bladed article.
The 15-year-old boy admitted to one count of violent disorder.
Such convictions relate to the stabbing of two 18-year-old men inside Queensmere Observatory Shopping Centre on January 13.
The victims, who were stabbed in the chest and back, have since fully recovered.
All convicted parties played a part in this brutal attack, with their sentencing reflecting the severity of their crimes.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Peter Principi said: “This incident was a targeted and horrible attack against two teenagers who received serious injuries.
“The attack was carried out in a busy shopping centre during a crowded Friday afternoon which has left the community shocked and frightened.
“I am pleased that the offenders in this case have been identified and brought to justice promptly by the investigating team.
“Thames Valley Police will not tolerate any incident where violence is used, especially where bladed articles are used.
“We work tirelessly to remove these dangerous individuals from the streets of our town and we will continue to serve our community and bring offenders to justice.
“The ripples of serious violence and knife crime are far reaching, it effects the victims, their families, and our communities.
“It is important that the public helps us in our fight against serious violence and knife crime by reporting to us you could help save a life. If you are worried that someone you know is using violence or is carrying a knife, please report it. We can then take the necessary steps to safeguard them and identify those responsible.
“You can make a report by going to our website or calling 101, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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