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Jalen Denny Jailed for 5 Years 10 Months for Selly Oak Stabbing Identified via Facial Recognition

Police credit a facial recognition match plus phone data for the swift arrest, with no motive identified.

Overview

  • Birmingham Crown Court sentenced the 27-year-old on 29 August to five years 10 months in custody and a further five years on licence.
  • CCTV captured a clear image during the 1 June attack at Bristol Road and North Road before the chase onto North Street.
  • Detectives matched the image to the Police National Database and traced Denny’s phone at the scene, enabling an arrest within 48 hours.
  • The 33-year-old scooter rider suffered severe shoulder and stomach wounds, underwent two emergency surgeries and an induced coma, and survived.
  • Denny was initially charged with attempted murder but admitted wounding with intent, and West Midlands Police linked the case to Operation Target.