Sentence
Joshua Alexander
Joshua Alexander (aged 17) was sentenced at Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) on 2 December 2024 to 29 Years - Life for Attempted Murder and 10 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
- Sentenced
- 2 December 2024
- Sentence
- 29 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge David Aubrey KC (sitting in retirement)
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
6 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Attempted Murder | Custodial immediate, 16 Years |
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Having possession of a controlled substance with intent to supply | Custodial immediate, 2 Years 6 Months |
| Causing an affray | 2 Years |
| Possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life or to enable another person by means thereof to endanger life | Custodial immediate, 3 Months |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate, 2 Years |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder, attempted murder, possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of a bladed article, possession of Class A drugs (cocaine) with intent to supply and affray in Hackney, east London, between 2 December 2023 and 5 December 2023. Sentencing Remarks
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Age / Youth and immaturity of the offender; Planned / Premeditated / Degree of Planning; Specific planned use of the weapon / weapon brought to scene; Offence committed whilst on bail