Three teenagers have been handed prison terms after a stabbing in Blackpool late in October left a man in his 30s with serious injuries.
Attack on Stan Mortensen Avenue
Lancashire Police were called shortly after midnight on Tuesday, 28 October, following reports of an assault at the junction of Stan Mortensen Avenue and Princess Street. The victim, a man in his 30s, suffered multiple stab wounds and was taken to hospital. He has since recovered.
Charges, convictions and sentences
A major police investigation led to the arrest and charging of three teenagers, who were aged 16, 17 and 17 at the time of the offence. Proceedings at Preston Crown Court concluded on Friday 17 July with the following outcomes:
- One 17-year-old convicted by a jury of section 18 (wounding with intent) and sentenced to four years' imprisonment.
- Mackenzie Feenie, of Bond Street, Blackpool, who had turned 18, was acquitted of section 18 but found guilty of the lesser offence of section 20 (wounding without intent) and sentenced to one year and 11 months' imprisonment.
- The third teenager, who had pleaded guilty to section 18, received a sentence of three and a half years' imprisonment.
| Defendant | Age at time | Conviction | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed 17-year-old | 17 | Section 18 (wounding with intent) | 4 years |
| Mackenzie Feenie | 17 (now 18) | Section 20 (wounding without intent) | 1 year 11 months |
| Third teenager | 17 | Section 18 (pleaded guilty) | 3½ years |
Police response and wider message
Detective Chief Inspector Jill Vescovi, of Lancashire Police's major investigation team, stressed the severity of the incident and the potential for far graver consequences. She said:
“This incident left the victim with some really serious injuries, and this could easily have become a murder investigation. This goes to show the life-changing consequences that using a knife can have – both for victims but also those who carry them.”
She added that officers remain committed to reducing knife crime and working with partners in the community.
Local impact and practical information
The stabbing occurred close to a busy stretch of Blackpool. Incidents of knife crime raise concerns about public safety and the long-term effects on victims, families and communities. The sentences handed down reflect the gravity with which the courts treat such offences.
Anyone with information about knife crime or related violent incidents in Blackpool is asked to contact Lancashire Police. If you witness an ongoing threat to life, always call 999 immediately. Non-emergency information can be reported to 101 or via the police website.
The investigation and resulting court case highlight ongoing efforts by local police and criminal justice agencies to tackle violent offending in the area.
