Sentence
Daniel Mensah
Daniel Mensah (aged 30) was sentenced at Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) on 29 September 2022 to 29 Years - Life for Murder and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
- Sentenced
- 29 September 2022
- Sentence
- 29 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Philip Katz KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm / conspiracy to wound with intent to cause GBH | Custodial immediate |
| Conspiracy to possess firearms or ammunition with intent to endanger life or to enable another person to endanger life | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder, conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm (GBH) and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life in Harlesden, north London, on 16 July 2020. He was with his victim, a member of the same gang, when they went armed with firearms to attack a rival gang. They opened fire and the rival gang returned fire killing his friend. The judge said: "I accept that the three of you never realised you would end up in the dock accused of [victims] murder - but anyone in this country who willingly participates in a gun battle in the street should not be surprised if the law holds them accountable for any loss of life as a result."
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Weapons / Use of weapon/s; Gang related / Fighting between rival groups