Rhys Wyman: Teenager sentenced over ‘brazen’ attack against 15yo with samurai sword

A teenage boy has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in a violent stabbing attack against a 15-year-old boy.

Emergency services rushed to Franklin Road in Portslade in England on July 10 at about 9pm after a report that a boy had been seriously assaulted with a samurai sword.

The 15-year-old victim was taken to hospital where he was treated for lacerations to his arms.

He had been attacked several hours earlier while it was still daylight. Multiple witnesses assisted police in identifying two teenage suspects, who were arrested.

A 17-year-old boy from Brighton, who cannot be named because of his age, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and attempting grievous bodily harm according to a statement from Sussex police.

The second boy, who was 17 years old at the time but has since turned 18, has been identified as Rhys Wyman of Eastbourne.

He was charged with possession of a bladed article in public, possession of an offensive weapon in public and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Two days after the stabbing attack, both boys appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court where Wyman was remanded in custody, while the 17-year-old was released on bail.

Before his next court hearing, the 17-year-old breached his bail conditions and was taken back into custody.

After standing trial on August 26, Wyman was found guilty of possessing an offensive weapon and attempting to commit grievous bodily harm.

On September 29, he was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison.

Harry Judge, a detective constable said the assault was “violent and brazen” and had been committed “without a thought for the consequences”.

“The victim has thankfully made a physical recovery, and the injuries from the sword, though serious, could have easily been far more significant,” Mr Judge said.

It is unclear if the 17-year-old has entered a plea yet, but his next court appearance is scheduled for October 14.