Two jailed for 'vicious machete attack' in Darlaston that left victim disabled
Two men have been given extended jail sentences for a vicious machete attack that left the victim suffering from seizures and unable to talk.
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Inderjit Singh Dulay was left with skull fractures, a brain injury and slash wounds in the attack which happened at the junction of Victoria Road and Richards Street after his car was cornered by a group arriving in separate vehicles on November 21, 2023.
His attackers Rees MacDonald, of Brewood, and Zuhayb Abdi, of Handsworth, were found guilty of wounding with intent after a trial two months ago and were sentenced for their actions at a hearing on Friday.(24)
Sentencing them Judge John Butterfield KC said both defendants posed a risk to the public and he described their behaviour as "vicious and cowardly" and that the incident was "clearly" relating to drug dealing activity.
He said prior to the stabbing the 33-year-old victim was "strong and vibrant" and that a medical report stated he will be "mostly disabled".
"This was all done to promote power in a pernicious trade, that is, drug dealing," Judge Butterfield said.
