Teen Thugs Jailed for Brutal Stabbing in High Wycombe
Romario Hale, 18, and a 17-year-old boy have been locked up for a savage stabbing attack in High Wycombe. Both appeared at Oxford Crown Court on Wednesday (31 March) where they admitted to grievous bodily harm and carrying a deadly blade.
Sentences Handed Down
- Hale copped six years and nine months for GBH, plus nine months for carrying a knife, served at the same time.
- The unnamed 17-year-old got six years for GBH and an extra year for knife possession, also served concurrently.
Vicious Street Attack
The horrific assault happened on 7 September 2020 on Easton Street, High Wycombe. Hale and the teen chased down a man in his twenties and stabbed him repeatedly. The victim survived after emergency surgery but suffered serious injuries.
They were charged just days later, on 11 September 2020, and convicted on 15 February 2021.
Police Praise Public Help
“This was an unprovoked and vicious attack which occurred late morning on a busy street in High Wycombe Town Centre causing distress to members of the public witnessing this incident,” said Detective Inspector Gill Fox of High Wycombe police. “The seriousness of this incident cannot be underestimated and the sentencing reflects the gravity of offence committed. I would like to thank the members of the public who helped the victim and who came forward to support the police investigation.”