Sentence
Tafique Thomas
Tafique Thomas (aged 17) was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 14 October 2022 to 16 Years 8 Months - Life for Attempted Murder and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Birmingham Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 14 October 2022
- Sentence
- 16 Years 8 Months - Life
- Judge
- Mr Justice Hilliard
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Attempted Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life or to enable another person by means thereof to endanger life | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of a knife in a public place without lawful authority or reasonable excuse (sentencing - Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006) | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of attempted murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life in Birmingham, West Midlands, on 18 November 2021. He pleaded guilty to possession of a knife.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Age / Youth and immaturity of the offender; Gang related / Fighting between rival groups