Father Calls Son's Murder Trial 'Hell'

The father of Dale Martin, who was fatally attacked by an armed gang in June 2025, has described the ensuing trial as 'hell.' Martin, also known as DJ, was violently dragged from a car in Derby and subjected to repeated stab wounds.

Following a trial that spanned over four months, one man was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 27 years for the murder. Five other men from Derby were convicted of manslaughter and also received jail sentences.

The victim's father shared his deep emotional distress, revealing that some of the convicted individuals had attended the same school as his son. He recounted how some of these boys were familiar faces in their household during childhood, sometimes joining the family for meals.