Sentence
Jamie Forster
Jamie Forster (aged 21) was sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on 3 July 2020 to 12 Years for Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 3 July 2020
- Sentence
- 12 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 16 years
- Judge
- Judge John Potter
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate |
| Inflicting grievous bodily harm GBH | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse / Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guiulty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH), inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) and possession of an offensive weapon (machete) in Sale, Greater Manchester, between 13 July 2019 and 14 September 2019. The judge said: "These two unprovoked attacks were mindless and sickening ... you are a violent and dangerous offender with a willingness to resort to extreme violence without provocation"