Brutal Attack Lands Man 12 Years Behind Bars
Hamza Zaki Sharif, 23, from Simons Walk, has been slapped with a hefty 12-year jail term for a vicious assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The chilling verdict came down at Northampton Crown Court after a savage attack shook the community.
Youth Duo Get 6 Years for Same Crime
Two 17-year-old boys from the same town, who confessed to the identical violent offence on September 3, were each sentenced to six years. They will serve their time in a young offender institution. Their names remain under wraps, protected by law.
Lifetime Ban and Fines for Attackers
All three were sentenced last Friday at Leicester Crown Court. They are slapped with lifetime restraining orders, barring any direct or indirect contact with their victim—forever. Sharif faces a victim surcharge of £228, while the two teens must pay a £41 fine each.