Mirror reports that the Medics have advised 24-year-old victim Shazad Khan - who is the son of mayor of Stoke-on-Trent Majid Khan - to have his left eye removed.
He was fighting for his life in hospital after knifed attacker Akeem Thames, 25, plunged a knife into his skull during a row in a takeaway on May 20 this year.
Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court heard how Thames was on already on bail for a pub brawl when he armed himself with a knife because he was frightened of being attacked by a rival gang his victim was part of.
But when the violent brute, of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs., came face-to-face with Mr Khan he stabbed him so hard the blade of the weapon snapped off and got stuck in his head.
Now Thames has been locked up for eight years, following Friday's sentencing.
Judge David Fletcher said: "If that knife had entered his skull within a few millimetres of where it actually entered it's highly likely the injuries would have been more catastrophic and could have resulted in death.
"You went out into the street with a knife on the basis that if you needed to, you would produce it. There was no immediate provocation on the night, but you went out with the knife in case there were problems."
CCTV showed Thames surrounded by three members, including Mr Khan, in University Pizzeria takeaway before the attack.
Prosecutor David Bennett told the court: "The complainant saw the defendant running at him holding a knife in his right hand. He stabbed him in the left side of his head. The blade entered the complainant's head and the handle snapped off.
"The defendant ran from the scene and the complainant managed to seek help from staff from the restaurant.
"The base of the blade was sticking out from the complainant's head, just above his left eye.
"Surgery was required to remove the knife blade and a CT scan confirmed it was a 10cm blade across the base of his skull, but it hadn't entered his brain tissue.
"Unfortunately the surgeons were unable to save the sight in the left eye. The following day police officers covered the route taken by the defendant, they recovered the broken handle and knife used in the attack inSeaford Street, Shelton."
Police arrested Thames nine days after the vicious knifing. He admitted committing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Anis Ali, mitigating, said: "He accepts responsibility for his wrongdoing. He says there are two factions of the local community who harbour grievances with one another, causing instability in the community.
"He says there's a history of contention and it's a continuing situation. Akeem Thames pleaded guilty in an effort to diffuse that continued and historic tension in the community.
“He's had the courage to accept responsibility and he's saddened by the injuries that he's caused."
Following the court case, detective inspector Rob Taylor said: "This was a particularly nasty incident. The victim's family have gone through quite a traumatic time over the last few months and their son is still suffering as a consequence.
"I feel justice has been done."
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