Brutal Alley Attack Ends in Heavy Jail Terms
Tyler Lucock and a 16-year-old accomplice ambushed a man in his 40s in a dark alley near Grange Road in the early hours of 27 January 2023. The pair viciously stabbed him twice and slashed him multiple times before fleeing the scene.
The victim staggered onto Pelham Road, desperately seeking help after the savage assault.
Sinister Setup by “Friend” Luke Samuel
The victim was lured to the alleyway by Luke Samuel, a man he trusted. But Samuel had a dark plan: he knew Lucock and the teenager were waiting to attack. During the attack, the attackers used a knife and a metal weapon. Samuel walked away as the brutal assault unfolded.
Justice Served: Jail for Attackers
All three suspects — Lucock, Samuel, and the 16-year-old — were arrested on 1 February 2023 and charged with attempted murder, which they initially denied.
- Lucock was found guilty by a jury and sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on 12 January 2024. He was handed 18 years and three months and will serve time at a Young Offenders’ Institute.
- Samuel, 40, of Medhurst Crescent, gravesend/" title="Gravesend" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Gravesend, also received a lengthy sentence (details partially missing).
- The 16-year-old</strong admitted grievous bodily harm with intent and was handed a 3-year Youth Referral Order, plus a six-month electronic tag and a 12-month town exclusion.
Investigating Officer Speaks Out
“Lucock set out that night intent on seriously injuring the victim,” said Detective Constable Kati Edge.
“He arranged with Samuel to get the victim to that location so he could carry out the attack, believed to be connected to drug dealing. Lucock’s long sentence reflects the violence and severity of his crime. Samuel, although not directly inflicting injuries, played a key role and rightly faces sentencing accordingly.”
