Sentence
Hamza Ul Haq
Hamza Ul Haq (aged 21) was sentenced at Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) on 10 January 2020 to 28 Years - Life for Murder and 1 other offence. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
- Sentenced
- 10 January 2020
- Sentence
- 28 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Anthony Leonard QC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, 28 Years Life |
| Aggravated burglary | Custodial immediate, 7 Years |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in Walthamstow, north-east London, on 14 March 2018. He was one of a gang of three, attempting to carry out a revenge attack targeting a rival group, when his 20-year-old victim was shot as he sat in a car. The court heard that it was a case of mistaken identity. His victim suffered wounds to his chest and legs and died on his way to hospital.