In a disturbing incident that unfolded in Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens in July 2023, Jessica Taylor, a resident of Haddington Drive, Blackley, has been sentenced to 3 years and 5 months at Minshull Street Crown Court. The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article, following a sentencing on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
The court heard that Taylor stabbed her female victim three times in the head after a minor verbal exchange. The victim suffered two puncture wounds to the right side of her head and one to the left side of her forehead, all requiring stitches. In addition to the physical injuries, substantial bruising around the victim’s left eye was noted.
