This is the sickening Snapchat message a teenage knifeman sent after almost killing a 16-year-old boy

This is the sickening Snapchat message a teenage knifeman sent after almost killing a 16-year-old boy. "Two of you tried dukking (stabbing) me down," the message sent by Kyle McGuinness reads, accompanied by an image of a terrifying serrated blade.

"Shame, enjoy the hospital lad." The message is ended with two rolling on the floor laughing emojis.

Shortly before, McGuinness had stabbed a 16-year-old boy in the stomach, leaving him fighting for his life. About five months later, he knifed another man.

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McGuinness was declared 'dangerous' and handed a nine year sentence at Manchester Crown Court earlier this week. The 17-year-old can be named after the Manchester Evening News successfully applied for reporting restrictions imposed because of his age to be removed.

He received an extended sentence comprising of five years in prison, and four year extended licence period. Prosecutors told how prior to the first stabbing, McGuinness got off a bus in Ashton-under-Lyne after spending the evening with his girlfriend.

At about 10pm on August 18 he became involved in a row with two 16-year-old boys. They started having a verbal altercation over 'territory' after they confronted McGuinness.

"What the f***, are you good bro?", the 16-year-old victim said. The row then referenced 'Bridge', slang for Stalybridge. "Where's Bridge? I don't even know where Bridge is bro," the defendant said.

"Where's your boy? Tell me where the f*** he is," the 16-year-old said. McGuinness, who was said to be 'terrified', ran away and the two 16-year-olds began to chase him along Penny Meadow in the town centre.

McGuinness suddenly stopped and