A 20-year-old man has been jailed for 18 years for “terrorising” a 25-year-old woman by threatening her with a machete, causing her to fall to her death from a balcony as she attempted to escape from him.
Jaiden Hassan-Agard was found guilty of the manslaughter of Tia Langdon, who died following the fall from the block of flats in Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, on August 28 2025.
Convictions and Sentencing
He was also convicted of actual bodily harm by breaking her nose by punching her, threatening to kill her, false imprisonment and making threats with an offensive weapon.
Winchester Crown Court heard that Hassan-Agard had accused Ms Langdon and a second woman of stealing drugs from him before he threatened them with a machete.
The judge, Mrs Justice Tipples, told the defendant: “You terrorised her so much that she saw no option but to try to escape you by going over the balcony.”
She added: “It was clear that Tia was fatally injured and you did nothing to help her.”
Extended Sentence and Other Offences
The judge imposed an extended sentence on Hassan-Agard, meaning that on completion of his time in prison, he would be subject to a period on licence for a further three years.
She added: “I am satisfied you do pose a significant risk to the public of serious harm.”
The judge said that Hassan-Agard had previously been assessed to be a victim of modern slavery having become involved in drugs from the age of 11.
As well as the offences against Ms Langdon, he was sentenced for false imprisonment, threats to kill, threats with an offensive weapon and kidnap against the second victim.
Family Tribute
The family of Ms Langdon said in a statement: “Tia was a much-loved daughter, family member and friend. She was kind, caring and brought joy to the lives of so many people who knew her.
“We continue to grieve her loss every day, but her memory will remain with us always.”
