An 18 year old was stabbed multiple times outside his place of work on Wednesday 12th.
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The victim was stabbed multiple times outside his place of work Property Vibe at 9 am—broad daylight.
Luckily, his injuries were not life-threating, despite having inflicted multiple stab wounds to his legs, thighs and buttocks.
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The Daily Echo newspaper interviewed the Property Vibe regional manager who witnessed the immediate aftermath of the gruesome event:
“There was blood dripping down his legs and thigh and from his triceps and he was bleeding all over the floor.”
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“It seemed like adrenalin was kicking in and he hadn’t realised what had happened because he was wanting to get back in his car and go after them.”
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“I couldn’t believe it happened at that time of the morning.”
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The trio attackers were reported covering their faces with scarfs in order to avoid identification, indicating the attack was pre-meditated. The victim has reported the individuals were middle aged black men wearing padded leather jackets and around 6ft in height. One is reported to have had a thin moustache on his upper lip.
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Southampton is no stranger to armed assaults. Almost two years ago today, Jamie Dack, 22, was found by firefighters decapitated in a wheelie bin on Empress Road industrial estate. The bin was thought to have been wheeled through the city during the early hours of the morning.
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According to police statistics, crime rates in Portswood have been on the rise in recent years. Indeed, in January of this year alone a concerning 76 crimes were reported in the area. Of Portswood’s crime statistics that exceed the national average, the most concerning is possession of a weapon and armed assult.
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For an area characterised by its high student activity, Portswood is in great need of higher order police work. Areas close to campus have gained a relative notoriety in recent years for cases in armed assaults, including the Flowers Estate—a mere five minute walk from main campus.
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