A man who brutally stabbed two strangers outside his flat in East Ham has had his prison sentence more than doubled, following a successful review under the Unduly Lenient Sentence (ULS) scheme.
Uradde was convicted on 20 January 2025 at his original sentencing for two counts of wounding with intent and one count of possessing a bladed article. Despite the severity of the offences, his original prison term was met with criticism, prompting the referral to the Court of Appeal.
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On 15 April 2025, appeal judges ruled in favour of increasing the sentence to ten years, recognising the serious nature of the assault and its impact on the victims.
Solicitor General: “Justice Better Served”
Speaking after the revised sentence was handed down, Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP said:
“This was a violent and unprovoked attack which left two men with serious injuries and lasting trauma. The revised sentence better reflects the gravity of the crime and the harm caused to the victims.”
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The case has reignited public discussion around the effectiveness of the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme, which allows certain sentences to be reviewed and increased if deemed too low.
Anyone affected by violent crime can seek support through organisations such as Victim Support or contact police via 101 for advice and assistance.
