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| Gary (L) & Lee (R) Warren |
Two
brothers have been sentenced after a teen was slashed with a knife
the older of the two brought to a fight outside a Royal British
Legion in the outskirts of east London.
The
victim, eighteen year-old Ryan O'Donnell, received life-saving
treatment from his friend, a trainee paramedic, after the blade
severed an artery in his neck.
Gary
Warren, 48, of Jaywick Lane, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex received 12 years
imprisonment after being convicted of inflicting grievous bodily
harm, with intent.
Lee
Warren, 40, of Lowshoe Road, Collier Row, Havering received 12 months
imprisonment, suspended for two years after pleading guilty to
affray.
Snaresbrook
Crown Court heard Lee started a fight with a group attending a 21st
birthday party at the club in Collier Row, near Romford on July 9,
last year.
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| Ryan O'Donnell's Neck Wound |
He
phoned brother Gary for help and he arrived armed with a knife and
within seconds had stabbed the victim.
Mr.
O'Donnell said: "This
was an extremely scary experience. I was just lucky to have a very
calm and smart friend who saved my life.
“It
is a positive result from court and I would like to thank the police
for the professionalism shown throughout this investigation.”
Acting
Detective Sergeant Ben McNish, who led the investigation, said: “This
conviction sends a powerful message to those who choose to carry
knives on the streets of London, and makes everyone aware of the
consequences of such actions.
“I
hope that the lengthy sentence handed out to Gary Warren gives some
comfort to the victim and his family.
“The
victim was present through the whole trial and conducted himself with
dignity and bravery.
“This
conviction was the product of exceptional detective work by my team
and has ended in two violent men being convicted.”
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