A 24-year-old man is expected to face ‘a substantial prison sentence’ after being guilty of grievous bodily harm.

Daniel Tayerera,  of Down View Way, Chichester, West Sussex, was convicted by a unanimous jury verdict following a six-day trial at Aylesbury Crown Court, which concluded on Monday, September 9.

Another defendant, Tyriq Alowooja, was found not guilty of the same offence.

This was in relation to an incident that occurred on September 26, 2019 at roughly 7pm.

The victim, who was a man in his 20s, was stabbed multiple times in the upper thigh and upper arm in Serpentine Court on the Lakes Estate in Milton Keynes.

He required medical treatment but thankfully survived his injuries.

Tayerera was arrested nearly 18 months later on March 18, 2021 and following a ‘long’ investigation, he was charged with the crime on April 17, 2023.

He will now await his punishment.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Mandy Banfield, of the Major Crime Unit, based at Aylesbury police station, said: “This was a particularly nasty assault, which led to serious injuries to the victim.

“I am pleased that the jury diligently considered their verdict and found Tayerera guilty of this serious offence.

“He will, no doubt, face a substantial prison sentence as a result of this incident, and I hope that this conviction goes some way to reassure our communities that we will continue to pursue and prosecute those who seek to cause such harm using knives and sharp-pointed weapons.

“Through Operation Deter, we are relentless in tackling serious knife-enabled crime.

“Knife carrying will not be tolerated in Thames Valley and harsh consequences can be expected if you carry and use a knife, which is not acceptable under any circumstances.”

Co-defendant Tyriq Alowooja, formerly of Vellan Avenue, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, was acquitted of the same offence at the same trial.

Tayerera has been released on conditional bail and will be sentenced at the same court on 28 October.