Judge Jonathan Mann KC remarked that the stabbing incident at the cinema was outrageous and had the potential to cause death, stressing it was mainly luck that the victim survived.
Appeal judges noted Hutchinson's behavior was out of character, highlighting his good character prior to the incident and absence of further criminal behavior since.
The judges mentioned Hutchinson's unstable upbringing and positive response to rehabilitation efforts from the Youth Offending Team as reasons for reducing his sentence.
Lord Justice Holroyde emphasized that the personal circumstances and positive changes in Hutchinson's behavior should have influenced the original sentencing decision.
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