Teenage knife yobs given orders to stop them being in a group

PAIR WERE JAILED AFTER ATTACKING MAN IN TOWN CENTRE

TWO teenagers serving time behind bars for attacking a man with a knife in Huddersfield town centre have now received criminal behaviour orders.

On March 25, 2019, Ginji Gabriel from Almondbury and Luke Brown from Lindley chased and assaulted a man on John William Street.

The attack took place in the afternoon which meant it was seen by numerous shoppers who then called the police.

Fortunately, the victim did not suffer any serious injuries as his heavy coat bore the brunt of the blows.

Last year, Gabriel and Brown, both 19, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

They were sentenced to 12 months and 21 months respectively at Leeds Crown Court in December.

And on Thursday the same court made three-year orders which will apply on the teenagers’ release from prison.

The criminal behaviour orders Gabriel and Brown must not:

Congregate in a public place in a group of more than two persons in a manner causing, or likely to cause any person to fear for their personal safety

Be together in a public place, including being in a vehicle with each other or 12

state other named persons.

Both could face further jail time if they breach the order.

Detective Inspector Mark Catney of West Yorkshire Police, said: “I would like to thank the court for granting these orders against Gabriel and Brown, which will assist police and partner agencies in managing their behaviour when they are released from prison.

“This was a shocking offence in which a man was attacked in broad daylight in the middle of a busy shopping street.

“They are both violent and dangerous offenders whose outrageous behaviour brought chaos to John William Street and could potentially have had fatal consequences or the victim.”