A luxury watch salesman paid the ultimate price for his defiance during a £1.1 million robbery, telling his attackers "you shouldn't have fought back" before being brutally murdered, a court has heard.
The Fateful Confrontation
Oliver White, 27, found himself at the centre of a violent robbery that turned deadly when he confronted thieves stealing high-end timepieces worth over a million pounds. According to prosecutors at the Old Bailey, White's final words to the robbers were a defiant: "You shouldn't have fought back."
This statement, made during the chaotic robbery, allegedly sealed his fate and led to his brutal killing days later.
A Calculated Revenge
The court heard how the 27-year-old was "punished" for his resistance during the heist. Prosecutors detailed how White was "tied to the robbery and killed" in what appears to be a calculated act of revenge by the criminal gang.
The initial robbery saw thieves make off with luxury watches valued at approximately £1.1 million from a prestigious jewellery business. White's involvement in attempting to prevent the theft ultimately led to his tragic demise.
Ongoing Trial
Multiple defendants now stand accused of White's murder as the case continues to unfold at the Central Criminal Court. The testimony has painted a harrowing picture of the consequences faced by those who resist organised criminal gangs during high-value robberies.
This case highlights the increasing violence associated with luxury goods robberies in the capital, where watches worth six figures have become prime targets for organised crime networks.
