Hefty sentences for teenagers convicted of stabbing two young men outside a nightclub. Robert Bryan for the Prosecution.

Teenagers convicted after revenge attack in Weymouth

Robert Bryan prosecuted two teenagers for the attempted murder and the wounding with intent of two young male victims. The two defendants, who had been involved in an altercation outside a club in Weymouth, returned to their lodgings and deliberately armed themselves with a knife. They returned to the club looking for revenge but happened upon a wholly innocent group. In what appears to have been mistaken identity they attacked the group stabbing the two victims, leaving one with life changing injuries.

Sentencing

Whilst the main defendant was acquitted of the attempted murder of the first victim, both defendants were convicted of wounding with intent of the two victims and were sentenced to 12 years and 10 years respectively at Winchester Crown Court.

Dorset Police press release

About the Barrister

Robert Bryan was called to the bar in 1992. He is ranked Band 2 Crime in Chambers UK Bar 2026, and ‘Leading Junior’ Tier 1 Crime in Legal 500 2026.  Robert’s practice covers a wide spectrum of serious crime including homicide, sex-offending, serious fraud and drug conspiracies.

To instruct Robert, contact his clerks, Steve McCarthy, Ryan Bartlett or Amie Harris on 020 7404 1881.