Incident:
- Violent disorder in Leicester on November 4, 2021
- Confrontation involving knives and baseball bat
- Large fight on New Park Street
- 18-year-old man suffered four stab wounds
Investigation:
- CCTV analysis
- Phone tracking
- Public appeals
- Six-week trial concluded in October
Sentences:
- Destiny Ojo: 7 years
- Habib Lawal: 5 years
- Ridwanulahi Raheem: 3 years
- Joshua Davies-Ero: 2 years
- Justin Asamoah: awaiting sentence
Response:
- Detective Constable Sean Downey emphasized the severity of the incident
- Police committed to keeping public safe and taking action against violent disorder.
Four Nigerian students in the UK have been jailed for their involvement in a violent gang fight that took place in Leicester in November 2021. The fight, which started as a verbal altercation, quickly escalated into a large brawl involving knives and a baseball bat, leaving an 18-year-old man with four stab wounds requiring hospital treatment .
The students, all from De Montfort University in Leicester, were sentenced on November 14, 2024, after a six-week trial. Destiny Ojo, 21, received seven years for violent disorder, attempted grievous bodily harm, and committing grievous bodily harm with intent. Habib Lawal, 21, was sentenced to five years for similar charges. Ridwanulahi Raheem, 21, got three years for violent disorder and possession of a bladed article, while Joshua Davies-Ero, 21, received two years for violent disorder .
Detective Constable Sean Downey emphasized the severity of the incident, stating that it highlights the serious danger of violent disorder. He expressed gratitude to those who assisted in the investigation and reaffirmed the police force’s commitment to keeping the public safe and taking action against those responsible .
A fifth defendant, Justin Asamoah, 22, previously pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article and is awaiting sentencing on November 22, 2024 .
