Park stabbing victim recognised man accused of attacking him - court hears
A stabbing victim told a trial he recognised a man accused of taking part in the machete attack.
Ibrahim Ahmed and two relatives were left with serious stab injuries when they were struck with knives and machetes and punched and kicked in Palfrey Park in Walsall on May 1 last year.
He told Wolverhampton Crown Court on Wednesday that as a result of his injuries he was flown by air ambulance to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.
Giving evidence Mr Ahmed said the violence happened when defendant Adam Sidat approached to ask his cousin Bilal if he took something from someone. Mr Ahmed said Bilal replied that he did not know what Sidat was talking about.
"Someone then approached Bilal from behind. I recognised the face of the person, but I didn't know his name. He had dark hair, was wearing dark clothes and was about 18-19. I saw him with three machetes which had been hidden.