Man jailed for 15 years after stabbing teenager in heart in Nottingham

A man has been jailed for 15 years after stabbing a teenager in the heart in Nottingham city centre.

The victim was celebrating his birthday in the early hours of 17 November 2024 when Mohammed Ahmed-Altey approached him and his friends.

Following a verbal confrontation at Bridlesmith Gate, Ahmed-Altey stabbed him in the chest, piercing his heart.

He needed urgent medical treatment and survived.

Ahmed-Altey fled the scene, but was quickly identified and arrested by officers the following day (18 November 2024).

Despite damning evidence against him, the 23-year-old continued to deny his involvement.

He would go on to be charged with wounding with intent and possessing a knife in a public place.

Detective Constable Addie Hart, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Mohammed Ahmed-Altey is a dangerous man who launched an attack on a teenager who was simply out celebrating his birthday.

“Had emergency services and hospital employees not acted so swiftly, there’s a high chance that the victim could’ve lost his life.

“Thankfully for everybody involved that was not the case.

“The victim has since recovered, but this attack has undoubtedly left a huge physical and emotional impact on him and his loved ones, including those who stayed by his side in the immediate aftermath.

“I hope this lengthy sentence can also act as a warning to those who think it’s acceptable to carry such dangerous weapons around with them.

“The chance of life-altering consequences like this are simply never worth the risk.”

After a trial at Nottingham Crown Court on 15 August 2025, Ahmed-Altey was found guilty of both charges against him.

Ahmed-Altey, previously of Bath Street, Nottingham, was sentenced for 15 years appearing at the same court on Friday (10 October).