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A complex investigation by the United Kingdom (UK) police has led to four Nigerians being sentenced for violent disorder following an incident in Leicester in November 2021.

The fight, which broke out during the early hours of Thursday 4 November 2021, involved weapons being used including knives and a baseball bat. A man, who was 18 at the time, suffered stab wound injuries in the incident requiring hospital treatment.

After the suspects left the scene, police enquiries carried out over the following few months included CCTV analysis, phone work and public appeals which led to identifications being made.

Thursday 14 November, following a full investigation and a six-week trial, which concluded last month (October), four people were sentenced in connection with the incident. The defendants were all students at De Montfort University in Leicester at the time of the incident:

Destiny Ojo, 21, of Warland Road, Plumstead, London, was sentenced to seven years imprisonment after being found guilty of violent disorder, attempted grievous bodily harm and committing grievous bodily harm with intent

Habib Lawal, 21, of Lumley Close, Bexley, London, was sentenced to five years imprisonment after being found guilty of violent disorder, attempted grievous bodily harm and committing grievous bodily harm with intent

Ridwanulahi Raheem, 21, of George Mathers Road, Lambeth, London, was sentenced to three years imprisonment after being found guilty of violent disorder and possession of a bladed article

Joshua Davies-Ero, 21, of Springfield Road, Bexley, London, was sentenced to two years imprisonment after being found guilty of violent disorder

A fifth defendant, Justin Asamoah, 22, of Rawnsley Avenue, Merton has previously pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article. He is due to be sentenced on Friday (22 November).

The incident happened at around 3am on Thursday 4 November 2021. Ojo, Lawal, Raheem and Davies-Ero had been out together in Leicester city centre when they came across another group.

A verbal altercation took place between the groups in New Park Street in Leicester city centre, before a large fight broke out between the men. Other of the public were in the area.

Footage showed the four defendants arming themselves with weapons. Davies-Ero was seen to be carrying a crutch, Ojo was seen with a baseball bat and Lawal was carrying what was believed to be a knife. Raheem was also later seen carrying a large knife.

The fight continued in the area leading to another male who was in the other group, and had been involved in the fighting, being thrown to the ground and attacked. The victim suffered four stab wounds to his body.

Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene where he was taken to hospital for treatment before later being discharged.

Detective Constable Sean Downey said: “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 of the public who witnessed the incident. This could have been a very different investigation.

“Following the disorder, a full investigation took place with suspects being identified at different stages through CCTV enquiries, phone work and public appeals. Further investigative work then led to the charges being made.

“Thank you to everyone who has assisted us throughout this investigation and provided information. 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 who are responsible for it.”

https://thescrutinyng.com/2024/11/19/leicester-uk-court-jails-four-nigerian-students/

Some people are just unbelievable

3rd dude looks mean

Awon arindin, dem raise money send you go make, you go dey form cult. Your family dey wait you for home after your prison term

Iddiots
When they are done with their jail
Deport them let them continue here

OlujobaSamuel:
Awon arindin, dem raise money send you go make, you go dey form cult. Your family dey wait you for home after your prison term

They're most likely UK born and bred

Some parts of UK are violence ridden...how a Nigerian will be part of it is what baffles me.

The name Nigeria sounds evil

Na them.

I can bet almost all of them has British citizenship.

A mere look at them, one would know these ones weren't brought up in Nigeria....

That being said, AV got no bleeps to give.......They should do the time!!

Foolish people

See their faces like beast. Very ugly despite being in a nice environment. Deport them to naija mk dem con face Tinubulation!!

hisexcellency34:
3rd dude looks mean

dont let looks fool you....the most good lookin could be the worst amongst them....

When will Some people learn how to respect their hosts
You ran away from your Country that is been ran to death as we speak by your brother then go to another Country in another Continent to go cause a nuisance,Please respect your accomdators

Serves them right

Nawa o

Ahmed0336:
Some people are just unbelievable

Unbelievable or unfortunate? They are mad unfortunate bastards

These one na UK citizens naaa...what do u mean by Nigerians ??

Jew men d form strong men for UK

There’s nothing Nigerian about these chaps. They are British.

Since they couldn’t live with fellows in peace, they’ve been sentenced to where they can live like animals. No wonder my sister provided video games for her sons so they wouldn’t need to venture outside and involve themselves with potential hooligans. Their police no fit differentiate black men, them go arrest everybody with dark skin under claims of association.

After smoking Hashish , Dirty gangs in London

You all have good opportunity and jeopardized it nawa o

What people see in this kinda hooliganism beats me. That's what you get when both parents are too busy chasing money, leaving the kids on the street. If you fail in your responsibility as parents to bring up your wards the right way, the street will train them up the way it deems fit.

🫣🫣🫣 Boss J will call this one's fortunate Bas**rds who can't utilise the opportunity the have.

UK - Lekki phase 3!

Zionmdde:
Iddiots
When they are done with their jail
Deport them let them continue here

They cant be deported if they are British and they seem so.

hisexcellency34:
3rd dude looks mean

Take away the first guy, ojo, the rest have that*face of ruthlessness".