Cafe knifeman who stabbed man in neck given hospital order

Usman Jan walked into the San cafe in Handsworth on June 7, 2019, with a knife in his pocket and stabbed a 21-year-old man in the neck.

A nearby shop worker then disarmed the knifeman as he chased after the injured victim who was calling for help.

Police officers then arrived at the scene on Grove Lane and 26-year-old Jan was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Meanwhile the injured man had to have a tracheostomy but has now made a full recovery.

Jan, of no fixed address, was found guilty of attempted murder last week following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court.

Jan, who suffers from mental health issues, has now been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Holly Percival said: "This was a terrifying ordeal for the man involved and for people who were going about their daily business that day.

"It’s a busy area and lots of people were out and about – it was frightening to see an injured man being chased by someone with a knife.

"I hope the outcome offers some comfort to the man as he tries to come to terms with what happened to him.

"My thoughts remain with him and I’d like to thank the man who assisted."