Men jailed after violent attack in Great Yarmouth
Victims left with life-changing injuries as court hears how pair carried out unprovoked assault
Two men have been jailed following an unprovoked attack in Great Yarmouth in which victims were injured with a knife and a broken bottle during a confrontation in the street.
The incident took place in the early hours of 21 February 2025 on King Street, when police were alerted to reports of fighting.
By the time officers arrived, the attackers had already left the scene, but both were located and arrested within an hour.
The three victims sustained serious injuries in the assault and have described ongoing physical, emotional, and financial consequences as they continue their recovery.
One man, who suffered stab wounds to his leg, eye, and ear while walking home from work, told how the trauma has left him living with persistent fear and anxiety.
The attackers were later identified as 22-year-old Jaidon Mitchell, of Hitchin Road, Stevenage, and 23-year-old Joshua Knight, of Caponfield, Welwyn Garden City. Both were charged with multiple offences, including causing grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon, and using or threatening unlawful violence in a public order incident.
The pair admitted the charges and were sentenced at Norwich Crown Court on 15 April 2026.
Mitchell, who used the knife during the attack, received a nine-year prison sentence, while Knight was sentenced to six years and six months.
During police interviews, neither man provided any explanation for the assault, which was described in court as unprovoked.
Victim impact statements highlighted the wider ripple effects of the attack, including strain on family and friends and financial difficulties alongside the lasting psychological harm.
Det con Jodie Cameron said:
"This was a shocking and completely unprovoked attack which left three men with serious injuries. Knife crime has devastating consequences for victims and wider family as we have heard in this case.
"I would like to thank the victims for their bravery and all those who came forward and gave statements which has helped to secure these sentences today."