Man jailed after Roker Avenue Sunderland attempted murder

Adam Ahmed has been jailed after he knifed two men, a man in his 20s and another in his 40s during the attack on Roker Avenue in Sunderland on June 21, 2025.

Ahmed, now 30, was arrested at the scene and charged with attempted murder in relation to both men.

He was later found guilty of one count of attempted murder in relation to one of the victims and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm in relation to the other.

Following his trial in December, Ahmed has today (April 13), appeared at Newcastle Crown Court and was sentenced to 27 years in prison and a further five on licence.

Speaking after sentencing, Chief Inspector Ian Blakemore, of Northumbria Police, said: “Two men sustained significant injuries in this very serious incident, and it was quickly established that this was an isolated incident involving people who were known to each other.

“Adam Ahmed was swiftly arrested and charged, and the outstanding work of all involved with the investigation means the person responsible for this attack is now facing a lengthy spell behind bars.

“We recognise the concern incidents of this nature can cause in our communities.

“Violence is never the answer – when incidents do occur we will take robust action and seek to bring offenders to face justice.”