Peterborough man who stabbed victim in city alleyway jailed for 12 years

Ismael Coulibaly (20) confronted the victim in an alleyway near Tirrington, in Bretton, Peterborough, at about 2pm on New Year’s Eve last year.

Coulibaly demanded money and the victim’s car keys, before threatening him with a 12-inch knife.

When the victim, a man in his 20s, refused, Coulibaly began thrusting the knife towards him in a slashing motion. The man instinctively grabbed the knife by the blade and Coulibaly withdrew it causing a cut which bled profusely.

Coulibaly fled and the victim was taken to hospital where he underwent surgery to repair tendons and nerves in his hand.

Coulibaly, of Manton, Bretton, denied attempted robbery, inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent and threatening a person with a knife.

However, he was jailed at Cambridge Crown Court today (Friday) after being found guilty of all counts at a previous hearing.

DC Mark Clapham said: “Coulibaly was determined to rob the victim and resorted to threats and intimidation when things did not go his way.

“I hope this sentence sends a clear message about how seriously the courts take this type of offence.

“Tackling serious street-based violence is one of our priorities as we strive to make Cambridgeshire an even safer place to live.”