A 24-year-old man from Portsmouth has been sentenced to six years in prison for a serious assault that left another man with life-threatening injuries in Hampshire. Musa Farah, of Stubbington Avenue, received the sentence at Portsmouth Crown Court on 19 March 2026 after pleading guilty to causing grievous bodily harm.
The incident took place just after midnight on 29 June 2025 during a birthday celebration at a house in Victoria Road North, Southsea. An argument broke out between the two men, which resulted in Farah stabbing a 42-year-old man in the chest.
A police officer who was driving along the road was flagged down and gave the victim first aid, which the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary says likely saved his life. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and was later allowed to return home.
Farah had originally been charged with attempted murder, but he later admitted to the charge of grievous bodily harm in December 2025. Detective Sergeant Luke Kedge said the prison sentence should send a strong message to anyone who considers carrying a knife or using violence in the city.
According to local crime data, Portsmouth has higher than average rates of weapon offences compared to other parts of the country. Police officials have stated that reducing knife crime and violent behaviour remains a top priority for officers in the area.
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