On December 10, 2024, a 16-year-old boy was brutally attacked on John Street in Rochester. The teen had just left his house on his bike to collect a takeaway when he spotted Abdul Kieta trying to climb his garden fence.
The boy tried to get away, but Kieta, along with Orion Parks, Raheem Ruhambira, and a 17-year-old accomplice, gave chase. The gang stabbed the youngster multiple times before fleeing the scene – leaving a knife behind.
Swift police action leads to multiple arrests
The victim managed to reach a nearby off-licence and called for emergency help. Rushed to a London hospital, he was discharged three days later.
CCTV footage helped cops identify the suspects entering and fleeing the property. Officers arrested Kieta, 18, in Dartford on December 11, seizing trainers and a coat matching the footage.
Ruhambira, 19, was caught on December 17 at a Dartford address, where officers found a coat with a slash mark. On the same day, the unnamed 17-year-old was nabbed in London and a knife stained with the victim’s blood was recovered.
Later that day, Parks, 20, was arrested in Dartford, with a machete discovered in his home.
Justice served at Woolwich Crown Court
On October 17, 2025, all four were sentenced for their roles in the horrifying attack:
- Abdul Kieta: 18-month rehabilitation order for possessing an offensive weapon and wounding without intent.
- Raheem Ruhambira: Five years in jail plus an extended three-year licence for possessing a weapon and wounding with intent.
- Unnamed 17-year-old: 18-month youth rehabilitation order for possessing an offensive weapon and wounding with intent.
- Orion Parks: Two years and three months in a Young Offenders’ Institute for wounding without intent.
Police vow zero tolerance on knife crime
Detective Constable Kati Goldsmith said: “This was a shocking and deliberate attack on a young boy who was simply trying to leave his home.
“Thanks to the dedication of our officers and the strength of the evidence gathered, we were able to identify those responsible and ensure they faced justice.
“Violent behaviour like this has no place in our communities, and we remain committed to protecting the public and holding offenders to account.”
