Man jailed for accidentally stabbing friend with knife

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 13:18 · Archive

Safa Lawan, 23, was jailed for 22 months after accidentally stabbing his friend with a knife during an altercation in Peterborough.

Safa Lawan, 23, was sentenced to 22 months in prison at Cambridge Crown Court on 27 October after pleading guilty to affray and possession of a knife in a public place.

On 27 September, Lawan had sent threatening messages on social media to a member of a group of men, demanding money. The following day, when he saw the man with others on Highbury Street in Millfield, Peterborough, he approached them.

Lawan then began to wildly swing a knife around. During this, he accidentally struck his own friend's shoulder, causing a minor injury. The group managed to escape unharmed and police were called. Lawan was arrested the same day.

Detective constable Hannah Worthington said his behaviour was 'completely reckless', noting that the fact he accidentally caught his friend with the knife demonstrated this. She added that she was pleased nobody was seriously injured and that Lawan had been quickly apprehended and faced justice.

How it is being reported

• Man accidentally stabbed friend whilst trying to intimidate groupHe accidentally caught his friend's shoulder with the knife he was swingingCambridgeshire Live · 2 Nov, 12:24
• 'Reckless' man who accidentally stabbed friend during altercation picturedA man who accidentally stabbed his friend while trying to intimidate a group of people during an altercation in Peterborough has been jailed.Ely Standard · 2 Nov, 11:56
• 'Reckless' man who accidentally stabbed friend during altercation picturedA man who accidentally stabbed his friend while trying to intimidate a group of people during an altercation in Peterborough has been jailed.Cambs Times · 2 Nov, 11:56

In this story: Safa Lawan · Cambridge Crown Court · Peterborough · Cambridgeshire

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