Sentence
Hassan Sentamu
Hassan Sentamu (aged 18) was sentenced at Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) on 13 March 2025 to 23 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
- 13 March 2025
- Sentence
- 23 Years - Life
- Judge
- Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb DBE
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life; None |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate, 1 Year |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder and possessing an article with a blade or sharp point in Croydon, South London, on 27 September 2023. He had pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility. Sentencing Remarks
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Age / Youth and immaturity of the offender; Busy / Public place / Time / Location / Broad Daylight / Residential Area; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / Asperger Syndrome (AS)