Sentence
Nino-Tai Smith
Nino-Tai Smith (aged 23) was sentenced at Croydon Crown Court on 4 June 2025 to 7 Years 3 Months for Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Croydon Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 4 June 2025
- Sentence
- 7 Years 3 Months
- Judge
- Her Honour Judge E Lowe
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse / Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of a prohibited weapon / firearm | Custodial immediate, 5 Years |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty (on the first day of trial) to wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and possession of an offensive weapon (machete) in Clapham, South London, on 10 June 2021. He pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm in Battersea, South London, on 12 June 2021.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Gang related / Fighting between rival groups