Two brothers who carried out a savage daylight knife attack on a man have been jailed for a total of 20 years.
Reece Williams, 30, repeatedly stabbed his unsuspecting 27-year-old victim in a brutal eight-second assault in King’s Cross, leaving him fighting for his life.
His brother Darrell, 27, acted as the getaway driver after spotting the victim and letting Reece out of their car to launch the attack.
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The pair were brought down by a fast-paced police investigation which pieced together hundreds of hours of CCTV footage.
Police were called to Beaconsfield Street at 5.40pm on Monday, 15 September, 2025, after the victim was found with multiple stab wounds to his body and head.
Officers gave emergency assistance alongside London Ambulance Service paramedics before he was rushed to hospital with life-changing injuries, as reported by Need To Know.
Graphic footage showed Reece lunging at the man and stabbing him repeatedly before leaving him bleeding on the pavement.
Detectives traced the brothers’ movements using CCTV, showing them driving along York Way at 5.31pm when they spotted the victim walking nearby.
Their car pulled over to let Reece out before Darrell performed a U-turn on Wharf Road.
The pair were reunited just five minutes later, at 5.36pm, before driving home together.
Police arrested both men at their family home on 24 September, just nine days after the attack, during a series of raids assisted by City of London Police.
Officers also discovered clothing matching the outfits worn in the CCTV footage.
Reece, of Northdown Street, Islington, pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a knife at Wood Green Crown Court on 11 November, 2025.
He was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 12 years.
Darrell, of Gloucester Drive, Hackney, pleaded guilty to the same offences on July 30, 2026, and was jailed for a minimum of eight years.
Both brothers were sentenced on Wednesday (4 November).
Detective Chief Inspector Sarb Kaur, whose team led the investigation, said: “This was a violent and unprovoked attack, which left a man fighting for his life.
“Our officers responded quickly, identifying both brothers, establishing their roles and bringing them to justice.
“These sentences send a clear message: those who inflict serious violence on our streets will be pursued and held accountable.”
