A savage late-night teenage knifeman who stabbed a shopkeeper in the leg in an act of “macho street retaliation” after being challenged for stealing fruit has been caged for seven years.
Andre George, 19, of Crome Road, Harlesden, stabbed 37 year-old Ghazi Rahim at the ‘Way To Save’ shop, Harlesden High Street, on December 12, 2007.
He was found guilty by a Harrow Crown Court jury of inflicting grievous bodily harm, with intent, on Mr. Rahim, who was rushed to Northwick Park Hospital for major surgery.
Gorge and two associates were challenged by staff and chased away after helping themselves to fruit displayed outside the shop.
In what the prosecution claim was “a macho street retaliation for a minor loss of face" George returned minutes later threatening staff and customers with a knife.
Mr. Rahim, the store’s night manager, bravely grabbed George’s arm, but released him when the thug promised to go quietly. George then stabbed him in the leg and ran off.
Detective Constable George Smart of Brent Police CID said: "Mr. Rahim went through a number of operations the following year and is still affected both mentally and physically by this terrible crime.
"With the co-operation and above all the bravery of Mr. Rahim and his wife the police and courts have been able to get a successful prosecution, reassuring Brent residents that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated and individuals involved will be brought to justice.
"Police in Brent are committed to fully supporting victims and witnesses of all crime and would like to thank all those who came forward to help us in our enquiries."
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