Two teenagers have been handed life sentences for the horrific murder of a 15-year-old schoolboy on a London bus, an attack so callous that one of the assailants was seen smiling after the stabbing.
The Chilling Attack
The victim, whose identity remains protected, was ambushed by the pair—both aged 17 at the time—in a premeditated assault. Armed with a machete, they stabbed the boy multiple times in broad daylight, leaving passengers in shock.
CCTV Footage Reveals Their Cruelty
Disturbing footage showed one of the attackers grinning as they fled the scene. The court heard how the assailants had hunted down their victim, with the attack lasting just seconds but leaving irreversible devastation.
Justice Served
Judge Nigel Lickley KC condemned the "senseless and brutal" nature of the crime, sentencing both to a minimum of 18 years behind bars. The victim's family described their son as "kind-hearted and full of dreams," now shattered by an act of unfathomable violence.
A Warning to London's Youth
Police warned that such knife crimes among teenagers are a growing epidemic, urging communities to report suspicious activity. The case has reignited debates over youth violence and weapon accessibility in the capital.
