{"id":115219,"date":"2024-11-19T20:14:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T19:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=115219"},"modified":"2024-11-19T20:14:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T19:14:28","slug":"uk-court-jails-four-nigerians-over-knife-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/uk-court-jails-four-nigerians-over-knife-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"UK court jails four Nigerians over knife fight"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">Four Nigerian students have been sentenced in the United Kingdom for their involvement in a violent altercation involving knives and a baseball bat in Leicester.<\/p>\n<p>The incident, which occurred on New Park Street in the early hours of November 4, 2021, left one victim with multiple stab wounds.<\/p>\n<p>Following a detailed investigation by the Leicester City Police, authorities identified the culprits through CCTV footage, phone tracking, and public assistance.<\/p>\n<p>The six-week trial concluded in October, and the sentences were handed down on November 14.<\/p>\n<p>A report published on the police website last Thursday detailed the outcome.<\/p>\n<p>Destiny Ojo (21), of Plumstead, London was sentenced to seven years for violent disorder, attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH), and GBH with intent.<\/p>\n<p>Habib Lawal (21), of Bexley, London was sentenced to five years for violent disorder, attempted GBH, and GBH with intent.<\/p>\n<p>Ridwanulahi Raheem (21), of Lambeth, London was sentenced to three years for violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.<\/p>\n<p>Joshua Davies-Ero (21), of Bexley, London was sentenced to two years for violent disorder.<\/p>\n<p>A fifth defendant, Justin Asamoah (22), of Merton, had earlier pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article and is scheduled to be sentenced on November 22.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson for Leicester Police commended the public for their assistance during the investigation and stressed the need to tackle violent behavior to ensure community safety.<\/p>\n<p>Detective Constable Sean Downey, commenting on the case, said, \u201cThis incident underscores the grave dangers of violent disorder. 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