Now, the16-year-old attackerhas been sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempted murder.
Moreover, investigators believe the victim was not the intended target of the sickening attack.
The shocking incident took place on February 26, 2024.
The victims injuries were so severe that he required a two-weekhospital stay.
He is expected to bear the physical and emotional scars for the rest of his life.
As the investigation unfolded, it became clear that the victim may not have been the intended target.
Police revealed that the suspect had a grievance with another male at the same address.
However, the violent confrontation tragically ensnared another innocent teenager instead.
Detective Constable James Carter expressed relief that the victim had survived but emphasized the lasting impact of the attack.
It was a senseless attack and highlights the devastating impact of knife crime, he continued.
Carrying a knifecan only lead to injury, death and imprisonment there are no positive outcomes.
Theres two schools here, a church, a park.
Theres so many kids, one female resident toldManchester Evening Newsin February.
Its frightening to think anyone would do that to anyone but particularly to a 14-year-old child, she added.
Its just shocking, said a father who lived close to where thestabbingtook place.
I have four kids including a 14-year-old son as well.
Really shocking and really scary.
It makes you worried about them being out and about.
This is the first big thing like this to happen.
So its really scary.
Another parent recalled how the police spoke to residents and asked for surveillance footage to aid in the investigation.
Then we looked out and could see all the police.
I didnt hear anything before that.
But to hear it is a young boy is a big shock, she added.
My son is 15 years old soits very worrying.
Very scary.It makes me not want to let him out in this area.
I wont let him out of my sight now.
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