Thugs Jailed for Brutal Ramsgate Knife Attack
Eight men have been locked up for a total of over 30 years after savagely attacking a 25-year-old in Ramsgate town centre. The victim was left with serious injuries following a sustained assault in Harbour Street in the early hours of Sunday 12 May 2019.
Knife Attack Nearly Fatal
The victim had just left a seafront venue around 3am when the gang confronted him. The violence escalated after a friend of the victim was involved in a prior dispute with one of the group. As he walked into town, the gang shouted abuse before chasing him.
The victim was punched and kicked repeatedly before being cornered in a bakery doorway. There, they stamped on him and stabbed him in the neck. CCTV footage revealed Jacob Cromwell pulling a knife and inflicting the neck wounds that narrowly missed a major artery. The victim spent 11 days in hospital.
Sentences Handed Down at Canterbury Crown Court
- Jacob Cromwell: 11 years for attempted murder
- Joshua Roberts, 20: 5 years for violent disorder, assault, attempted wounding with intent
- Isaac Roberts, 20: 3 years for violent disorder and assault
- Kieran Day, 20: 3.5 years for attempted wounding and violent disorder
- Ashley Dorsett, 19: 2.5 years for violent disorder and attempted wounding
- Casey Carter, 19: 18 months for violent disorder
- Jaden Cashin, 19: 4 years for violent disorder, attempted wounding, plus separate assault charges
- Unnamed 17-year-old: Youth rehabilitation order for wounding and violent disorder
Police Praise Victim’s Bravery
Chief Inspector Ed Ruffle slammed the attack as “cowardly” and praised officers for their thorough investigation. He said:
“This was a cowardly assault by a group on a man who posed no threat to them. He was leaving the area after enjoying an evening out when he was chased and repeatedly attacked by a group, who looked to inflict as serious injuries as they possibly could.”
Ruffle added:
“Kent Police takes knife crime extremely seriously and is determined to track down and prosecute anyone carrying weapons or involved in violence. I would like to praise the victim for supporting our actions and hope the sentences bring him some justice.”
