Four Men Jailed for 75 Years Over Brutal Boxing Day Stabbing in Bristol
Four men have been locked up for a combined total of 75 years following a savage Boxing Day stabbing that rocked Bristol.
Life-Changing Sentences Handed Down at Bristol Crown Court
On Monday, 22 December, Bristol Crown Court slammed down heavy sentences on three men convicted of attempted murder, giving each 23 years behind bars. The trio were found guilty by a jury on 9 October after a brutal attack left a man fighting for his life.
- Reuben Fay, 20, from Lockleaze – 23 years detention
- Tayshon Graham, 21, from Easton – 23 years imprisonment
- Cain Henderson, 25, from Eastville – 23 years imprisonment
A fourth man, Ajay Edwards, 22, from Slough, who admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent, was handed six years after securing a sentence cut for pleading guilty.
Judge Brands Them ‘Dangerous Offenders’
All four must serve two-thirds of their sentences before they can even apply for release on licence.
His Honour Judge Michael Cullum described the offenders’ “tragically similar” backgrounds but stressed the need for “substantial” and “very lengthy” sentences given the gravity of the crime.
“Although young and with difficult personal circumstances, each is considered a dangerous offender,” said HHJ Cullum.
The judge pointed out Edwards did not carry or use a knife, and Henderson never physically touched the victim but admitted joint responsibility for the attack.
Shockwaves Sent Through Bristol
This brutal stabbing has sent shockwaves through the city. One man’s life was shattered, and four offenders are now paying the price with long jail terms.
