Knife Attacker Jailed After Stabbing Stranger in Peterborough
A man who plunged a knife into a stranger’s neck, leaving him with life-changing injuries, has been locked up for 16 years.
Violent Night in Peterborough City Centre
Issac Isa-Herd, 24, sparked chaos in Peterborough city centre in the early hours of July 25 last year. After punching a woman in Broadway, he was hit back. Isa-Herd fled down an alley beside the Red Room nightclub but was chased by several people.
Things escalated fast.
Stabbing Horror in Alleyway
- Isa-Herd pulled out a knife and slashed at another woman, cutting her upper arm and swiping at her throat.
- A man in his twenties tried to step in and help but was stabbed in the neck.
- Isa-Herd fled, leaving the victim bleeding heavily on Market Way.
Paramedics rushed to the scene and saved the man’s life. Tragically, his injuries were so severe that his lower forearm and hand had to be amputated.
Swift Arrest and Heavy Sentence
Isa-Herd was found hiding at the Travel Lodge on New Road shortly after the attack, along with the knife. He faced charges of wounding with intent, attempting to wound with intent, and possession of a knife in public.
At Cambridge Crown Court on June 14, he was sentenced to 16 years behind bars, plus a four-year extended licence on release.
“This was a completely unwarranted level of violence against two victims, which could have had fatal consequences, tragically leaving a young man with a life changing injury,” said Detective Constable Leeza Phillips.
“I encourage our communities to help us prevent knife crime by reporting anyone carrying a weapon. You can remain anonymous and help save lives.”
“Far too many still think carrying a weapon is acceptable – it is not, and it will not be tolerated.”
