Sentence
Matthew Sales
Matthew Sales (aged 21) was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court on 26 May 2021 to 8 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
- Canterbury Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 26 May 2021
- Sentence
- 8 Years
- Judge
- Judge Simon James
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse / Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place | |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH), possession of offensive weapons and possessing a bladed article in Folkestone, Kent, between 23 August 2020 and 25 August 2020.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Early Plea / Timely Plea; Specific planned use of the weapon / weapon brought to scene; Presence of vulnerable persons / Children; Busy / Public place / Time / Location / Broad Daylight / Residential Area; Mental Health Disorder / Antisocial Personality Disorder / PTSD / Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)