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Teens Jailed for Fatal Homeless Man Attack
5 Jan
Summary
- Three teenagers received jail sentences for a fatal gang attack.
- The victim died five weeks after the assault in August 2024.
- The attack involved a car bonnet, stamping, and a gin bottle.
Three teenagers have been sentenced to significant jail terms for their involvement in a fatal gang attack on a homeless man. Anthony Marks, aged 51, tragically lost his life five weeks after suffering severe injuries during an assault on August 10, 2024, near King's Cross station. The court heard details of a brutal attack that police characterized as a "vicious county lines retribution attack."
At the Old Bailey, a 16-year-old, known as 'Ghost', was sentenced to 16 years for murder. Two other teenagers, aged 16 and 17 at the time of the incident, received custodial sentences for manslaughter. Their sentences were 47 months and 42 months respectively, to be served in youth custody.
The violent assault on Mr. Marks included being struck with part of a car bonnet, followed by a chase where he was stamped upon and beaten with a gin bottle. This tragic event highlights the severe consequences of gang violence and retribution attacks.
