Man jailed for Nottingham attack involving smashed glass bottles
Abubakarr Haruna will spend 6 years and 8 months behind bars
A man has been jailed for attacking someone with smashed glass bottles in Nottingham City Centre.
Abubakarr Haruna attacked his victim after the pair were seen arguing on CCTV.
The 39-year-old grabbed two glass bottles from a bin which he smashed and approached his victim with.
A single strike across the face left the victim with a cut that later needed surgery and left a scar.
Haruna was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon in public.
The 39-year-old, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty and was handed an extended custodial sentence of 10 years and 8 months.
He was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison and will then spend the remaining four years of his sentence on licence after that.
Detective Sergeant Nigel Malik, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“It should be left in no doubt whatsoever that Abubakarr Haruna meant to seriously hurt his victim during this horrible attack.
“Having argued with the same man minutes earlier, he decided to go away and arm himself with two glass bottles before returning with them to track him down.
“He then turned one of the bottles into a potentially deadly weapon by smashing it, before darting towards the unsuspecting man when he spotted him again.
“Not content with merely trying to frighten his victim, he made the inexplicable decision to slash him across the face with the jagged edge before fleeing from the scene.
“His actions were both incredibly dangerous and cowardly, with the assault leaving the other man with a nasty gash across his face that required surgical treatment.
“We’re pleased to see him receive such a strong custodial sentence, which we hope will provide the victim with some small degree of comfort as he continues to recover.”