AN 18-YEAR-OLD man has been sentenced to six years in a Young Offender Institution after he attacked a man with a machete in Barry.
Daniel Harris appeared at Cardiff Crown Court where he was found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent.
The court heard that on 14th December 2024, a man in his 30s approached Harris on Ramsey Road, Barry, believing him to be somebody else.
Harris, who is from Brynna, then produced a machete that was hidden in his trousers and began attacking the man. The victim attempted to run but Harris followed him and after falling over, Harris continued to attack him before leaving the scene.
The victim needed more than 20 stitches to a face laceration, he suffered a cut to his right shoulder, a ruptured Achilles tendon, along with tendon and nerve damage.
Detective Inspector Phillip Marchant said: “Tackling crime involving weapons such as machetes and knives is a priority for South Wales Police, and we take incidents like this extremely seriously. There is no place for those who carry knives in our community.
“I’m pleased to see this sentence and hope it gives Harris, who is known to others as Rambo, some time to reflect on his choice to carry a weapon. While this incident was extremely traumatising to the victim, the outcome could have been significantly worse.”
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