Sentence
Kion McKenna
Kion McKenna (aged 17) was sentenced at Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) on 16 October 2020 to 16 Years - Life for Murder and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
- Sentenced
- 16 October 2020
- Sentence
- 16 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Mark Dennis QC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder at East Croydon train station in south London on 27 January 2020. He pleaded guilty to possessing a bladed article. He had links to a gang in Tooting when he targeted his victim who had connections with a gang in Clapham. The court heard that the teenagers had fought on a previous occasion and had exchanged messages online (Snapchat) including threats and images of knives. He used a large (zombie) knife to stab his 16-year-old victim once to the left side of his chest. His victim died at the scene.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Age / Youth and immaturity of the offender; Specific planned use of the weapon / weapon brought to scene; Busy / Public place / Time / Location / Broad Daylight / Residential Area