Twin brothers who stabbed a 15-year-old boy and attacked him with baseball bats and poles have been jailed for nearly ten years.

Taylor and Brandon Joseph, 18, of Brixton, were found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent at Inner London Crown Court on February 14.

They were part of a gang of six teenagers who attacked the victim in Hardel Walk, Brixton, while he was playing in the street with his friends at a birthday party on October 3, 2016.

Most of the victim’s friends ran back to house where the birthday party was on but the gang of teenagers caught up with the victim, asked him where he was from and one then punched him in the face.

The victim tried to run away again but was tripped up, struck with baseball bats, poles and knives while on the ground.

A driver tooted his horn to distract the gang of youths and they fled.

The victim, who still has nerve damage, suffered multiple stab wounds to his leg, arm and back, a punctured lung, punctured stomach and several other wounds.

He needed two operations, spent ten days in hospital and had to have rehabilitative treatment for months afterwards.

Police found the weapons used in the attack along with witnesses at a nearby house party, where there were almost 120 teenagers in attendance. They soon identified the culprits.

In all, eight teenagers, all between 14 and 16 at the time of the attack, were charged, six of whom were convicted.

Taylor Joseph was jailed on March 31 for five years, while his twin Brandon was jailed for four and a half.

Two 16-year-olds, one from Penge and the other from Brixton, were jailed for four years and a 16-year-old from Clapham received a two year suspended sentence.

DC Danni Wilgoss of Brixton CID said: "This was a brutal and callous attack that, were it not for the quick actions and expertise of paramedics and the aid from members of the public, could have resulted in the loss of a teenage boy's life.

"Those who carried out this attack did so for no apparent reason other than the victim was in the wrong place at the wrong time. They took shelter in numbers and showed a total disregard for the safety - and life - of the victim.

"An investigation is only ever as good as those who step forward to assist and I want to pay tribute to the witnesses who were extremely brave to provide evidence.

"I also want to pay tribute to the victim who has shown remarkable bravery and tenacity since the incident. His positive attitude is admired by my colleagues and I alike.

"This case demonstrated that the local community will not stand for such violence. It was a painstaking investigation which shows that the Met is committed to vigorously pursuing anyone who commits such acts."