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CTV News
19 hours ago
- CTV News
New Westminster police looking for information nearly a week after Queensborough stabbing
The stabbing occurred in the 800 block of Ewen Avenue around midnight on Aug. 1. (CTV News) New Westminster police are asking the public for help as they investigate a stabbing that occurred in the city's Queensborough neighbourhood nearly a week ago. No suspects have been arrested in connection to the Aug. 1 stabbing, which occurred in the 800 block of Ewen Avenue around midnight, the New Westminster Police Department told CTV News on Wednesday. In a news release, the NWPD said the initial 911 call was about a fight in the area. When officers arrived, they found a man who 'appeared to be the victim of a stabbing,' police said. Responding officers provided first aid, 'including efforts to control bleeding,' and the victim was taken to hospital by B.C. Emergency Health Services, according to the NWPD. Police said they believe the altercation occurred near a bus stop, adding that the department's Major Crime Unit is investigating. 'We know residents may have noticed an increased police presence in the area, and we want to assure the community that this was an isolated incident,' said Sgt. Andrew Leaver, in the release. 'Our officers responded quickly and are working to determine what led to the altercation.' Police are asking anyone with information to call the Major Crime Unit at 604-529-2430 or to email it at mcucrimetips@
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Glasgow Times
Teenager convicted of murder over fatal stabbing outside Bedford bus station
Thomas Taylor was stabbed to death when he was attacked by a group of teenagers as he walked along Greenhill Street, close to Bedford bus station, at 5.50pm on January 8. On Thursday, Bennett Ndenkeh, 19, was found guilty of the murder after a seven-week trial at Luton Crown Court, Bedfordshire Police said. Bennett Ndenkeh (Bedfordshire Police/PA) Riaz Miah, 18, was found not guilty of murder, but convicted of manslaughter in connection with the incident. The police said a group of teenagers launched an attack on Thomas and two others – which escalated when Ndenkeh produced a knife and fatally stabbed Thomas. The court heard Miah had been assaulted by someone linked to Thomas in the days before the stabbing, the force said. On the day he was killed, Thomas exchanged messages with Miah warning against retaliation, before agreeing to meet in the town centre where he was attacked. The gang fled the scene in Greenhill Street, with Ndenkeh taking a taxi while Miah was picked up in a friend's car. Thomas was taken to hospital where he died shortly after arrival. Both Ndenkeh and Miah were arrested within three days of the murder after detectives from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit used CCTV to help identify the teenagers and track their movements leading up to the attack. Riaz Miah (Bedfordshire Police/PA) Suspicious messages on seized devices, included Miah telling someone else who was at the attack to say 'no comment everything' just hours before his arrest, the police said. After the verdict, Detective Chief Inspector Richard Stott, who led the investigation for the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: 'This was a brutal and senseless act of violence that has ended the life of a young man who had so many years and experiences still in front of him and devastated the lives of those who knew him. 'Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. 'It has also drastically altered the path of the two people found guilty today – who are now facing the prospect of spending many of the prime years of their life behind bars. 'The tragic death of Thomas shows the ripple effect that choosing to carry a weapon can have not just on the person who carries one.' Mr Stott added: 'It is a dangerous myth that carrying a knife offers protection or power, as in reality, it only increases the risk of serious harm – both to the person carrying it and to everyone around them. 'We urge anyone thinking of picking up a weapon – or supporting those who do – to think twice, and Just Drop It to help prevent more lives from being needlessly cut short or forever ruined.' Two other teenagers were found not guilty of murder following the trial, and the jury was unable to reach a verdict on a fifth defendant.
South Wales Argus
a day ago
- South Wales Argus
Teenager convicted of murder over fatal stabbing outside Bedford bus station
Thomas Taylor was stabbed to death when he was attacked by a group of teenagers as he walked along Greenhill Street, close to Bedford bus station, at 5.50pm on January 8. On Thursday, Bennett Ndenkeh, 19, was found guilty of the murder after a seven-week trial at Luton Crown Court, Bedfordshire Police said. Bennett Ndenkeh (Bedfordshire Police/PA) Riaz Miah, 18, was found not guilty of murder, but convicted of manslaughter in connection with the incident. The police said a group of teenagers launched an attack on Thomas and two others – which escalated when Ndenkeh produced a knife and fatally stabbed Thomas. The court heard Miah had been assaulted by someone linked to Thomas in the days before the stabbing, the force said. On the day he was killed, Thomas exchanged messages with Miah warning against retaliation, before agreeing to meet in the town centre where he was attacked. The gang fled the scene in Greenhill Street, with Ndenkeh taking a taxi while Miah was picked up in a friend's car. Thomas was taken to hospital where he died shortly after arrival. Both Ndenkeh and Miah were arrested within three days of the murder after detectives from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit used CCTV to help identify the teenagers and track their movements leading up to the attack. Riaz Miah (Bedfordshire Police/PA) Suspicious messages on seized devices, included Miah telling someone else who was at the attack to say 'no comment everything' just hours before his arrest, the police said. After the verdict, Detective Chief Inspector Richard Stott, who led the investigation for the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: 'This was a brutal and senseless act of violence that has ended the life of a young man who had so many years and experiences still in front of him and devastated the lives of those who knew him. 'Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. 'It has also drastically altered the path of the two people found guilty today – who are now facing the prospect of spending many of the prime years of their life behind bars. 'The tragic death of Thomas shows the ripple effect that choosing to carry a weapon can have not just on the person who carries one.' Mr Stott added: 'It is a dangerous myth that carrying a knife offers protection or power, as in reality, it only increases the risk of serious harm – both to the person carrying it and to everyone around them. 'We urge anyone thinking of picking up a weapon – or supporting those who do – to think twice, and Just Drop It to help prevent more lives from being needlessly cut short or forever ruined.' Two other teenagers were found not guilty of murder following the trial, and the jury was unable to reach a verdict on a fifth defendant.
North Wales Chronicle
a day ago
- North Wales Chronicle
Teenager convicted of murder over fatal stabbing outside Bedford bus station
Thomas Taylor was stabbed to death when he was attacked by a group of teenagers as he walked along Greenhill Street, close to Bedford bus station, at 5.50pm on January 8. On Thursday, Bennett Ndenkeh, 19, was found guilty of the murder after a seven-week trial at Luton Crown Court, Bedfordshire Police said. Riaz Miah, 18, was found not guilty of murder, but convicted of manslaughter in connection with the incident. The police said a group of teenagers launched an attack on Thomas and two others – which escalated when Ndenkeh produced a knife and fatally stabbed Thomas. The court heard Miah had been assaulted by someone linked to Mr Thomas in the days before the stabbing, the force said. On the day he was killed, Mr Thomas exchanged messages with Miah warning against retaliation, before agreeing to meet in the town centre where he was attacked. The gang fled the scene in Greenhill Street, with Ndenkeh taking a taxi while Miah was picked up in a friend's car. Mr Thomas was taken to hospital where he died shortly after arrival. Both Ndenkeh and Miah were arrested within three days of the murder after detectives from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit used CCTV to help identify the teenagers and track their movements leading up to the attack. Suspicious messages on seized devices, included Miah telling someone else who was at the attack to say 'no comment everything' just hours before his arrest, the police said. After the verdict, Detective Chief Inspector Richard Stott, who led the investigation for the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: 'This was a brutal and senseless act of violence that has ended the life of a young man who had so many years and experiences still in front of him and devastated the lives of those who knew him. 'Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. 'It has also drastically altered the path of the two people found guilty today – who are now facing the prospect of spending many of the prime years of their life behind bars. 'The tragic death of Thomas shows the ripple effect that choosing to carry a weapon can have not just on the person who carries one.' Mr Stott added: 'It is a dangerous myth that carrying a knife offers protection or power, as in reality, it only increases the risk of serious harm – both to the person carrying it and to everyone around them. 'We urge anyone thinking of picking up a weapon – or supporting those who do – to think twice, and Just Drop It to help prevent more lives from being needlessly cut short or forever ruined.' Two other teenagers were found not guilty of murder following the trial, and the jury was unable to reach a verdict on a fifth defendant.
South Wales Guardian
a day ago
- South Wales Guardian
Teenager convicted of murder over fatal stabbing outside Bedford bus station
Thomas Taylor was stabbed to death when he was attacked by a group of teenagers as he walked along Greenhill Street, close to Bedford bus station, at 5.50pm on January 8. On Thursday, Bennett Ndenkeh, 19, was found guilty of the murder after a seven-week trial at Luton Crown Court, Bedfordshire Police said. Riaz Miah, 18, was found not guilty of murder, but convicted of manslaughter in connection with the incident. The police said a group of teenagers launched an attack on Thomas and two others – which escalated when Ndenkeh produced a knife and fatally stabbed Thomas. The court heard Miah had been assaulted by someone linked to Mr Thomas in the days before the stabbing, the force said. On the day he was killed, Mr Thomas exchanged messages with Miah warning against retaliation, before agreeing to meet in the town centre where he was attacked. The gang fled the scene in Greenhill Street, with Ndenkeh taking a taxi while Miah was picked up in a friend's car. Mr Thomas was taken to hospital where he died shortly after arrival. Both Ndenkeh and Miah were arrested within three days of the murder after detectives from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit used CCTV to help identify the teenagers and track their movements leading up to the attack. Suspicious messages on seized devices, included Miah telling someone else who was at the attack to say 'no comment everything' just hours before his arrest, the police said. After the verdict, Detective Chief Inspector Richard Stott, who led the investigation for the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: 'This was a brutal and senseless act of violence that has ended the life of a young man who had so many years and experiences still in front of him and devastated the lives of those who knew him. 'Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. 'It has also drastically altered the path of the two people found guilty today – who are now facing the prospect of spending many of the prime years of their life behind bars. 'The tragic death of Thomas shows the ripple effect that choosing to carry a weapon can have not just on the person who carries one.' Mr Stott added: 'It is a dangerous myth that carrying a knife offers protection or power, as in reality, it only increases the risk of serious harm – both to the person carrying it and to everyone around them. 'We urge anyone thinking of picking up a weapon – or supporting those who do – to think twice, and Just Drop It to help prevent more lives from being needlessly cut short or forever ruined.' Two other teenagers were found not guilty of murder following the trial, and the jury was unable to reach a verdict on a fifth defendant.
