East Area officers provide life saving first aid to victim stabbed more than eight times as man jailed for GBH.

Abubakar Walad, 21, who resided on Green Lane, repeatedly stabbed the victim causing him life threatening injuries.

A man who caused life-threatening injuries to a man he stabbed multiple times has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after a diligent investigation led by East Area detectives.

Abubakar Walad, 21, (20.09.2003), of Green Lane, Ilford appeared on Friday, 27 September at Snaresbrook Crown Court, where he was sentenced after pleading guilty to Section 18 GBH.

The court heard how police were called to an address in Ilford on Saturday, 10 February 2024 to reports that a man had been repeatedly stabbed. The victim, a 28 year old man, had been stabbed an excess of eight times, causing life threatening injuries. He was provided life saving first aid by the first officers in attendance and transported to Royal London Hospital by the London Ambulance Service where he underwent emergency surgery and was later placed into an induced coma. The victim remained in hospital for a while and has since moved out of London to continue his recovery.

Abubakar was quickly identified as a suspect. Using cell site data, officers tracked him to an address in Luton and he was promptly arrested the following day on Sunday, 11 February 2024. He was interviewed, charged with attempted murder and remanded in custody.

Detectives from East Area Police supported the victim throughout this ordeal and ensured that swift justice could be met.

Investigating Officer, T/Detective Kelsey Winter, said: “This appalling case demonstrates the bravery, professionalism and commitment of officers within the Metropolitan Police Service. Abubakar Walad conducted a vicious, sustained attack against the victim and has now been brought to justice thanks to the hard work and dedication of all officers involved in the investigation. I would like to commend the victim for his determination to survive and his courage in supporting the investigation all the way through until the sentencing. I wish him the best and hope he can now regain his independence and move forward.”

Abubacker Walad sentenced to 13 years imprisonment.

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