Detective Superintendent Marc Bowes says the sentences handed out to Jovani Harriott and Jakele Pusey for the murder of 15-year-old Khayri Mclean should send a 'clear' message to anyone thinking of carrying a knife. Latest: 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602 and YT
Pusey, who had already pleaded guilty to murder, stabbed Khayri in the chest with a 30cm blade.It proved to be a fatal blow as it went through Khayri's ribs and penetrated one of his lungs and heart.
Mrs Justice Farbey, the judge, was told how the 15-year-old defendant admitted he had a history of gang-related criminality and was shot by masked men when he was 12. She added the attackers were"cowards", saying:"He was not given an opportunity to run or defend himself, he was helpless.
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