Sentence
Anthony Gilheaney
Anthony Gilheaney (aged 32) was sentenced at Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) on 30 January 2026 to 37 Years - Life for Attempted Murder and 8 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
- Sentenced
- 30 January 2026
- Sentence
- 37 Years - Life
- Judge
- Mrs Justice McGowan
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
5 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Attempted Murder | Custodial immediate |
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate |
| Dangerous driving | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder, attempted murder and causing him grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent in Shaftesbury Avenue, central London, on 25 December 2024. He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Hostility towards a minority group / Racially / Religiously aggravated; Hostility towards a minority group / homophobic / sexual orientation / transgender identity; Vehicle used as weapon