A 21-year-old man has been slapped with a four-year prison sentence after stabbing a man in Stoke-on-Trent. Mongameli Nyathi, from Featherstone, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on Friday, 27 February.
Road Rage Erupts Into Violent Stab Attack in Hanley
The shocking attack happened on 23 October 2024 inside a car in Hanley. Nyathi was travelling with two other men, including the victim, a man in his 40s. A heated argument quickly exploded, ending with Nyathi stabbing the victim in the cheek.
The victim fled the car, dropping his phone and £180. He ran to a nearby petrol station on Town Road, Hanley, desperately seeking help.
Burnt-Out Car Fuels Police Hunt
Later, the getaway car was found burnt out in Sneyd Green, triggering a police investigation. Nyathi was arrested and, despite initially clamming up, eventually admitted to the stabbing during the court hearing.
“Despite Nyathi initially refusing to tell us what happened, our investigation identified him as the man responsible for this spontaneous and violent attack,” said Detective Constable Prince Affui of CID North.
