Sentence
Reporting Restricted
Reporting Restricted (aged 16) was sentenced at Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) on 25 July 2025 to 15 Years 10 Months - Life for Murder and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
- Sentenced
- 25 July 2025
- Sentence
- 15 Years 10 Months - Life
- Judge
- Judge Mark Lucraft KC (The Recorder of London)
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Possession of a knife in a public place without lawful authority or reasonable excuse (sentencing - Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006) | Custodial immediate, 1 Year |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to murder and possessing a knife (machete) in Woolwich, South London, on 7 January 2025. SENTENCING REMARKS
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Early Plea / Timely Plea; Letter to Judge / Court; Character References / Witness; Age / Youth and immaturity of the offender; Busy / Public place / Time / Location / Broad Daylight / Residential Area