Sentence
Benjamin Wazabanga
Benjamin Wazabanga (aged 24) was sentenced at Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) on 14 July 2026 to 24 Years - Life for Murder and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
- Sentenced
- 14 July 2026
- Sentence
- 24 Years - Life
- Judge
- Mr Recorder Martyn Levett
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Breach of a Suspended Sentence | Custodial immediate, 1 Year |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate, 1 Year 6 Months |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in New Cross, south London, on 2 August 2025. He pleaded guilty to possessing a bladed article and breach of a suspended sentence. SENTENCING REMARKS