Teenager aged 19 found guilty of brutally killing another teenager in Bedford using a knife.
In a tragic turn of events, a 19-year-old named Bennett Ndenkeh has been found guilty of murder following a brutal attack near Bedford bus station on Wednesday, 8th January, 2025. The victim, 17-year-old Thomas Taylor, died shortly after being taken to the hospital.
Detective Chief Inspector Richard Stott from Bedfordshire Police described the incident as a "brutal and senseless act of violence." The attack took place on Greenhill Street, a bustling area in the town centre.
CCTV footage was instrumental in tracking the offenders, leading to the arrest of Bennett Ndenkeh and another 18-year-old, Riaz Miah, within three days of the attack.
Riaz Miah was found not guilty of murder but was convicted of manslaughter. It was revealed during the trial that Miah had been assaulted by someone linked to Thomas in the days before the stabbing. On the day of the incident, Miah and Thomas exchanged messages, with Thomas warning against retaliation before agreeing to meet in the town centre. Miah was part of the group involved but did not deliver the fatal stab wound.
The court proceedings also revealed details about the events leading up to the stabbing. Miah made a "no comment everything" statement just hours before his arrest, as shown in messages on seized devices.
Two other teenagers involved were either acquitted or the jury was unable to reach a verdict on them. The jury was unable to decide on a fifth defendant, and no further information was given about this individual.
Bennett Ndenkeh and Riaz Miah will be sentenced on 10th October. The lives of many were devastated by the death of Thomas Taylor, a promising young life cut short by senseless violence.
[1]: Emergency services were called to Greenhill Street, where Thomas was taken to the hospital and died shortly after arrival. [2]: Miah made a "no comment everything" statement just hours before his arrest, as shown in messages on seized devices. [3]: The lives of many were devastated by the death of Thomas Taylor. [4]: Detective Chief Inspector Richard Stott from Bedfordshire Police stated that the incident was a brutal and senseless act of violence. [5]: The fatal altercation took place in the town centre near Bedford bus station. [6]: The jury was unable to reach a verdict on a fifth defendant in the case. [7]: No further information was given about the fifth defendant whose verdict was undecided. [8]: Ndenkeh and Miah will be sentenced on 10 October. [9]: The murder occurred on Wednesday 8 January, close to Bedford bus station. [10]: Ndenkeh and Miah were arrested within three days of the attack. [11]: During the trial, it was heard that Miah had been assaulted by someone linked to Thomas in the days before the stabbing. [12]: On the day of the incident, Miah and Thomas exchanged messages, with Thomas warning against retaliation before agreeing to meet in the town centre. [13]: Two other teenagers were found not guilty of murder. [14]: The court proceedings revealed details about the events leading up to the stabbing. [15]: Riaz Miah, an 18-year-old, was convicted of manslaughter. [16]: Bennett Ndenkeh (19 years old) was found guilty of the murder of 17-year-old Thomas Taylor after stabbing him fatally during an attack near Bedford bus station on January 8, 2025.
In the realm of general news, the trial of Bennett Ndenkeh, a 19-year-old, for the murder of Thomas Taylor on Greenhill Street in January 2025, stirred discussions in war-and-conflicts and crime-and-justice sections. The brutal act of violence near Bedford bus station resulted in the death of 17-year-old Thomas, leading to the arrest of Bennett and another 18-year-old, Riaz Miah, within three days.
