Three jailed for stabbing and punching teenager in Bicester

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 16:20 · Archive

Three men have been jailed after attacking a 17-year-old in Bicester in April, punching, stabbing and kicking him.

Three men have been jailed after attacking a 17-year-old in Bicester on 7 April. Tao Mitchell, Giuseppe Spinelli and Kabir Rao chased and cornered the victim in Pingle Field, then punched him in the face, stabbed him in the leg and kicked him in the head while he was on the ground. All three admitted causing grievous bodily harm without intent at Oxford Crown Court.

Mitchell, 24, of Blackburn Close, Headington, and Rao, 24, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to possessing a knife in a public place. Mitchell and Spinelli, 41, of Field Street, Bicester, admitted possession with intent to supply cocaine. Spinelli also pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon, an autolock baton, possessing cannabis, and possessing criminal property relating to £2,400 in cash.

Mitchell was sentenced to 88 months, Rao to 39 months and Spinelli to 64 months. Judge Roques described it as 'a savage attack' and said the stab wounds were 'very unpleasant injuries' caused by 'highly dangerous weapons'. The judge added: 'You are all very lucky you are not facing a murder charge.' Orders were made for forfeiture and destruction of the drugs, weapons, money and e-bike seized.

How it is being reported

• Images released of thugs jailed for 'savage' attack on 17-year-oldPolice have released images of three thugs who were jailed after punching and stabbing a 17-year-old in a 'savage attack' in Bicester.Oxford Mail · 3 Nov, 16:00
• Images released of thugs jailed for 'savage' attack on 17-year-oldPolice have released images of three thugs who were jailed after punching and stabbing a 17-year-old in a 'savage attack' in Bicester.Oxfordshire Guardian · 3 Nov, 16:00

In this story: Tao Mitchell · Giuseppe Spinelli · Kabir Rao · Bicester · Oxford Crown Court · Judge Roques

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