Attack left man needing emergency surgery

Cheetji Pun, 23, Alanzo Scarlett, 26, Musa Hussain, 19 and Brian Ayamba Ashu, 25, all admitted violent disorder

Four men who left an 18-year-old man needing emergency surgery for a punctured lung after he was stabbed multiple times have admitted violent disorder.

Police were called to Clifton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, at 16:40 BST on 31 July 2020, after a number of reports a group of men with weapons were chasing another man who was unarmed.

Alanzo Scarlett, Brian Ayamba Ashu, Cheetij Pun and Musa Hussain pleaded guilty to the charge at Warwick Crown Court on Monday.

The four will be sentenced on 29 October. Police said their actions could have led to a loss of life.

In addition, Pun, 23, of Morton Gardens, Rugby and 25-year-old Ashu, of Phipps Avenue, Rugby, admitted grievous bodily harm without intent.

Scarlett, 26, of Pershore Road, Birmingham and Hussain, 19, of Iris Avenue, Leicester, will be sentenced alongside the other two offenders.

Det Con Kat Brock of Warwickshire Police thanked people involved in the lengthy investigation "for their dedication and commitment".

"Using a knife is never acceptable," she added.

"The victim needed emergency surgery after the attack and was fortunate not to suffer more serious injuries as their actions could have resulted in the loss of a life."