Four students of Nigerian descent have been sentenced for
their involvement in a violent disorder that took place in Leicester during the
early hours of November 4, 2021.
The confrontation, involving knives and a baseball bat,
escalated into a large fight on New Park Street, leaving an 18-year-old man
with four stab wounds requiring hospital treatment.
After a complex investigation involving CCTV analysis, phone
tracking, and public appeals, the suspects were identified and charged.
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A six-week trial concluded in October, with the following
sentences handed down on November 14.
Destiny Ojo, 21, of Plumstead, London: seven years for
violent disorder, attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH), and GBH with intent.
Habib Lawal, 21, of Bexley, London: five years for violent
disorder, attempted GBH, and GBH with intent.
Ridwanulahi Raheem, 21, of Lambeth, London: three years for
violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.
Joshua Davies-Ero, 21, of Bexley, London: two years for
violent disorder.
A fifth defendant, Justin Asamoah, 22, of Merton, previously
pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article and will be sentenced on
November 22.
Detective Constable Sean Downey emphasised the severity of
the incident, saying: “This incident highlights the serious danger of violent
disorder.
“It is extremely fortunate that further injury was not
caused to the people involved or to other members of the public who witnessed
the incident. This could have been a very different investigation.”
He added: “Thank you to everyone who assisted us throughout
this investigation. As a force, our priority is to keep the public safe.
“We will not tolerate violent disorder in our communities
and will take action against those responsible.”
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