contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Osoteku was arrested at college on March 30, having already lied to her foster mother by claiming she had not been at the murder scene. Editors' Code of Practice. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Photograph: Metropolitan police/PA Sandra. ", He added: "They were so heavily armed that no smaller group, or even police officer or member of station staff, could withstand them or stop them.". "He was a star in the making. Sofyen suffered fatal wounds to his heart and right lung during the attack last year, carried out in front of ''scores if not hundreds of people going home''. Bayode was the last of 20 people to be tried in connection to Sofyen's death. Sofyen, 15, died after being chased by a crowd of youths into Victoria Tube station in March 2010. That confidence and arrogance came too from knowing that between them they were so heavily armed that no other individual or smaller group or even a police officer or member of station staff could stop them. He said in an impact statement that Sofyen's death had left his family devastated. Sofyen Belamouadden was stabbed nine times after pupils from two rival schools clashed at Victoria station in central London in March 2010. Rebecca Camber for the Daily Mail Roberts, 17, booted the victim's head three times as if he 'were kicking a rugby football'. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. It explains why for a trivial slight they came to exact a dreadful revenge.. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Skiing Magazine, November 1977, p. 83; Ski Magazine, March 1978, p. 86; Skiing Magazine, November 1979, p. 88. Twelve other youths received sentences for lesser offences and three were acquitted. Sofyen Belamouadden, 15, was stabbed nine times after being chased by a crowd of youths into Victoria Tube station in March 2010. Junior Bayode, now 19, was 16 when he joined a 20-strong mob that chased and killed Sofyen Belamouadden in front of hundreds of commuters at Victoria station. Sofyen was chased to the ticket hall where he was stabbed repeatedly, Five guilty of killing Sofyen, 15, at Victoria Tube station, Five teenagers found guilty of Sofyen Belamouadden Tube station killing, Five face jail over Victoria station killing new, Five teenagers found guilty of knife killing in Tube rush hour, Visit BBC Travel to view latest traffic and travel updates for your area, Project Greenglow and the battle with gravity, The boy who refused to leave police custody. CCTV footage from inside the station showed helpless Sofyen being knocked to the ground and surrounded. They were ordered to serve concurrent eight-year detention sentences for conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm. Sofyen was rushed to St Thomas's hospital, but could not be saved and he was pronounced dead at 6.15pm. "You gathered together for the purpose of serious mass violence in a busy public place at the height of the rush hour," he said. Roberts from Camberwell, Nwokeh from Borough, Osoteku, Amoah from Denmark Hill and the four other defendants deny murder, conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm and violent disorder. and These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. On 20 April they were ordered to life imprisonment with a minimum of 18 years, and eight years to run concurrently for conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm. Roberts, of Camberwell, south-east London, Adonis Akra, of Stockwell, of south London, both 18, and another 17-year-old were cleared of murder but convicted of manslaughter. The trial at the Old Bailey heard the rush-hour attack was planned on Facebook, and followed tensions between pupils from two west London schools. Sofyen was chased into the ticket hall at Victoria underground after a clash between two rival school groups, and stabbed to death in a "sustained and vicious attack" in front of horrified commuters in March 2010. 01:19 GMT 21 Apr 2012. Judge Moss ordered Osoteku, who was 18 at the time of the incident, be detained for eight years for conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm to run concurrently. Police officers stopped the bus and found a selection of knives as well as blade-sharpening steels and a schoolbag. Defunct US based chain of railroad-themed steakhouse restaurants. Obi Nwokeh, 19, Christopher Omoregie, 18, and. A FIGHT between pupils from rival schools which ended in the brutal and merciless killing of a schoolboy in Victoria Station was organised on Facebook, The Old Bailey has heard. Three men have been jailed for at least 18 years each for murdering a 15-year-old schoolboy at a tube station. Three teenagers were acquitted of all charges. The jury were told Sofyen Belamouadden, aged 15, was hunted down punched, kicked and stabbed by up to 20 youths in the ticket hall of the Underground station. Tuesday's devastating attacks in Brussels show IS's European network is still at large, despite a year of intensive efforts by security forces to close it down. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. What's he waiting for? HP10 9TY. The largest joint-enterprise murder prosecution in the country has ended with the conviction of the last of a group of 20 teenagers in connection with the killing of a 15-year-old boy at a busy central London railway station. There were also two wounds that went through his leg and a slash or chop wound to the top of his head. Mr Heywood said: "He was given no chance of life. She also helped with buying the knives that were used in the attack. She's got 12 years and she'll only serve half. A pack of up to 20 students aged between 15 and 18 went to Victoria underground station in London armed with a set of kitchen knives bought for 3.99 from Argos, a Samurai sword, flick knives, metal bars and extendable batons which were used to batter the GCSE pupil with 'indescribable aggression'. [11], The chain was a sponsor of the United States Ski Team at least from 1977 to 1979[12] For several years, the Park City Ski Area (Mountain Resort) -- at which the US Olympic Ski team practices -- named one of its ski lifts Victoria Station. A jury at the central criminal court on Wednesday convicted Bayode of manslaughter and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm. He was born and bred in London and often talked of his ambition to represent England in the World Cup final.". At the peak of its popularity in the 1970s, the chain had 100 locations in the United States. Adonis Akra, 18, Samuel Roberts, 19, and Femi Oderinwale, 18, were found guilty of manslaughter and given 12 years' detention each. [7] The coaches in the restaurant used four of the coaches from Flying Scotsman's tour of America. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. It acted as the direct catalyst for the pre-arranged meeting the next day which led to Sofyen's death. "Such was their arrogance that they carried out that kind of attack in the heart of the capital city and a public place, the terminus of the station at the height of rush hour and in the sight of scores, if not hundreds of people passing by, going to their own homes. On the "entry platform" to each restaurant was a London-style phone booth. Adonis Akra, 18, Samuel Roberts, 19, and Femi Oderinwale, 18, were found guilty of manslaughter during earlier hearings. The attack had been planned the night before on Facebook and via Blackberry messaging systems. The following locations in the U.S. are known to have at one time housed a Victoria Station restaurant: In 1979, Daiei and Wendy's International formed a joint company called Wenco Japan Inc. that operated Victoria Station franchise steak houses and Wendy's fast-food restaurants in Japan. The catalyst for the attack was a fight over a girl a day earlier in the station, which left one youth with a bloody nose. Mark Heywood QC, prosecuting, said: 'Sofyen Belamouadden was pushed down and killed in broad daylight. Prime Rib And Boxcars: Whatever Happened to Victoria Station? Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Read about our approach to external linking. He repeatedly asked online friends for a flick-up ting and later asked an older friend to buy some nanks from Argos, referring to a box set of kitchen knives. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Sofyen Belamouadden from Acton, west London was stabbed at London's Victoria station (Picture: PA) A school rivalry which escalated into a 15-year-old's killing was labelled the 'first. He was caught at the top of the stairs and attacked before he fell down the flight of stairs into the ticket hall. The court heard that she was behind a youth who led the charge with a Samurai sword. Mark Heywood QC, prosecuting, said the "merciless" knife attack on the schoolboy took place in front of hundreds of commuters. Joint-enterprise murder prosecution ends with case of Junior Bayode who joined 20-strong charge against 15-year-old, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Sofyen Belamouadden, 15, died after suffering multiple stab wounds at Victoria station. TWELVE teenagers have this morning been charged with the murder of 15-year-old Sofyen Belamouadden from Acton. It was put to the court that Osoteku helped buy the 3.99 knife-set from Argos in Shepherds Bush during a lunchbreak as she was old enough to pay for the age restricted items. contact the editor here. They were hopelessly outnumbered. All defendants will be sentenced following the conclusion of these cases. The murder was the result of simmering tensions between pupils at a sixth form college in Ladbroke Grove, west London and teenagers from his school and surrounding areas, the court has heard. A further three teenagers, Adonis Akra, 18, Samuel Roberts, 19, and Femi Oderinwale, 18, were convicted of manslaughter and given 12 years detention each.It acted as the direct catalyst for the pre-arranged meeting which led to Sofyens death. Victoria Osoteku, 20, of Deptford, south London, was found guilty of manslaughter at the Old Bailey. Other youths were armed with a flick knife and a Swiss army knife, machetes and screwdrivers. Junior Bayode, now 19, is 17th person to be convicted over killing after being found guilty of manslaughter, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Sofyen Belamouadden, 15, died from multiple stab wounds after being chased by a 20-strong mob through Victoria station in London in March 2010. Obi Nwokeh, 19, Christopher Omoregie, 18, and Samsom Odegbune, 18, were convicted of murder. CCTV footage showed Osoteku, who was in. Three others have been convicted of manslaughter. This included the title song of the same name written and performed by Cash specifically for the album. The court saw CCTV footage of Osoteku kicking Sofyen in the head as he lay dying on the ground. She said: "I'm disgusted. She is the fourth person convicted of manslaughter. The "ferocious and merciless" attack was the end of a minor confrontation between pupils from two west London schools the day before in the fast food area of Victoria mainline station. The Appeal Court has ruled that Junior Bayode, 19, will not stand trial again over the death of Sofyen Belamouadden15, at London's Victoria station. Bayode denied murder and claimed he had tried to stop the group getting out of control. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The rival west London group, including Sofyen, has pulled in to Victoria two minutes earlier on a 148 bus. The barrister said the confidence and arrogance stemmed from the group nature of the attack. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Baby's body found as police continue to question couple, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports. Samson Odegbune held the 12in sword above his head as he, Christopher Omoregie and Obi Nwokeh led the chase of the victim in the ticket hall during the early-evening rush hour. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can They were repainted and converted into dining cars. and Sofyen Belamouadden, 15, of Acton was killed by the youths from a rival school at Victoria station in 2010. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. That restaurant included a funicular which carried patrons 600 feet up from the lower parking lot.[11]. Osoteku was behind a youth who led the charge with a Samurai sword. Four others are still to face trial on various charges. One of the accused killers is 18-year-old Victoria Osoteku, of Mereton Mansions, Brookmill Road, New Cross, who is suspected of helping arm the gang with a complete set of kitchen knives. Promising footballer Sofyen Belamouadden was stabbed nine times after pupils from two rival schools clashed at Londons Victoria station. That night the Ladbroke Grove pupils plotted their revenge on Facebook, with Oderinwale, then 16, acting as an 'armourer'. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Judge Christopher Moss QC ordered the three to be detained at Her Majesty's Pleasure the juvenile equivalent of a life sentence owing to their ages at the time of the killing. The court also heard the gang used batons, swords and iron bars to kill Sofyen with indescribable aggression in front of rush hour commuters. He told his friends there was a 'beef' with other youths in west London and someone could get 'slumped' (stabbed). The group pursued Sofyen into the station, down the escalator and into the ticket hall, where a smaller group hacked, kicked and battered him to death in front of scores of commuters. 2023 BBC. It explains why together they did something so truly terrible that none of them will now acknowledge any part of it. By Legal restrictions in identifying them have been lifted. Sofyen was killed on the concourse of Victoria tube station in South London after a feud between pupils from two rival schools erupted into violence. Mark Heywood QC, prosecuting, said: "She was one of those who set up and organised the confrontation that led to the death. The trial judge also intervened at one case to clear five defendants of murder because they were not in the group around Sofyen when he was killed. On Wednesday, the jury could not decide on a murder verdict against Bayode after 17 hours of deliberation and he may now face a retrial on that charge. Sofyen Belamouadden, from Acton, west London, was chased and stabbed in the ticket. So brazen and confident were his killers that they openly carried the various weapons that they used with them as they ran towards him and together hunted him down. 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