Southend Machete Gang Sentencing: 10 Members Face Consequences

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Ten members of a machete gang were involved in a shocking act of violence on Southend seafront last July, resulting in a brawl that included violent disorder and possession of bladed articles. The young males, who appeared at Basildon Crown Court, have now received their sentences.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hamza Dinbil, 18, received a 22-month custodial sentence for his involvement in the disorder, including violent disorder and possession of a bladed article.
  • Michael King, 18, received 7-and-a-half years for conspiracy to cause GBH.
  • Lucas Braga, 18, received a two-year custodial sentence for violent disorder and a 12-month sentence concurrently for possession of a bladed article.
  • A 17-year-old from Basildon received a 20-month custodial sentence for violent disorder and a four-month concurrent sentence for possession of a bladed article.
  • Tyler Omo-Irogho, 19, received a custodial sentence of three years and three months in total.
  • Mekai Brown, 19, received an 8-year custodial sentence for conspiracy to cause GBH, to run concurrently with a three-year sentence for violent disorder.
  • A 17-year-old from Tower Hamlets was sentenced to a referral order via youth court, rather than a custodial sentence.
  • A 15-year-old from Basildon received a custodial sentence of 18 months for violent disorder and a concurrent sentence of four months for possession of a bladed article.
  • A 17-year-old, whose name cannot be disclosed, received a custodial sentence of six years and 11 months for conspiracy to cause GBH, alongside a concurrent sentence of three years and two months for possession of a firearm.
  • Isaac Bello, 18, received a two-year custody sentence for violent disorder, as well as a 12-month concurrent sentence for possession of a bladed article.

Statistics:

  • Total sentences handed down: 22
  • Total custodial sentences: 10
  • Average custodial sentence length: 36.8 months (3.1 years)
  • 7-and-a-half year sentence for conspiracy to cause GBH
  • 8-year sentence for conspiracy to cause GBH
  • 6 years and 11 months sentence for conspiracy to cause GBH

Sources:

  • Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
  • Southend News Network
  • Basildon Crown Court