The case confirms that eyewitness identification evidence containing weaknesses and inconsistencies can sustain a conviction where supported by circumstantial evidence including recorded admissions, telephone records, and demonstrated lack of credibility of the accused. Prompt and comprehensive judicial directions to disregard inadvertently adduced evidence of an accused's prior involvement with probation and parole can neutralise prejudice without requiring discharge of the jury. A notional head sentence of 11 years' imprisonment for grievous bodily harm with intent is within range for a planned, group attack with weapons on an innocent victim causing catastrophic and permanent injuries, where the offender has a history of violence and shows no remorse.
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