Bexley Times - Teens deny part in mafia gang's throat slashing

Bexley Times - Teens deny part in mafia gang's throat slashing: "TEENAGE gang known as the 'Black Mafia' slit a man's throat after smashing their way into a 16th birthday party, a court heard.Up to 17 youths battered down the front door of the house in Bellingham, Lewisham, in the early hours of the morning.
Most of the partygoers managed to flee upstairs to the bedrooms or into the garden, but 26 year-old Dameon Phillips was caught on the stairs. He was left bleeding heavily from his neck and had to have extensive treatment in hospital, jurors at the Old Bailey were told on Tuesday. Nine alleged gang members, aged between 15 and 18, are standing trial, including seven youths, from Blackheath, Catford and Lewisham, who can not be identified. They deny wounding with intent and violent disorder."