Teenager accused of stabbing schoolboy to death in Chippenham
A teenager accused of stabbing a schoolboy to death in Chippenham allegedly filmed the attack, the trial heard.
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A jury at Bristol Crown Court has heard how a 16 year old boy filmed himself fatally stabbing a schoolboy in Chippenham, in what prosecutors described as a remorseless and ruthless attack. The defendant, who cannot be named because of his age, denies murdering 16 year old Shane Hambaccacherry in January.
The court was shown footage of the attack, which took place on 31 January at around 4pm. The prosecution said Shane had gone to the defendant's house after allegedly being robbed of cannabis and a knife, and had sent messages suggesting they settle the dispute with fists. But by that time, the defendant had already recorded a video of himself holding a knife and saying, "I'm going to be slicing."
The pair agreed to meet in an alleyway. The prosecution said Shane arrived alone and unarmed. The video showed Shane appearing stunned as the defendant approached him with the knife. Shane held up his hands, but the defendant stabbed him in the chest. Shane fled and collapsed on a main road, where passers by tried to help. He was taken to Southmead Hospital and pronounced dead the next day.
The defendant is alleged to have ditched the weapon in a derelict building. His lawyers are expected to argue that he acted in self defence. The trial is listed to last for another two weeks.
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Key Claims
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| Claim | ITV |
|---|---|
| The defendant allegedly disposed of the weapon in a derelict building. | |
| The defendant arrived at the meeting alone and unarmed. | |
| The defendant recorded a video of himself holding a knife and saying he would be slicing. |
Channel Perspectives
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The report focused on the distressing nature of the case, particularly the fact that the attack was filmed and played in court. It gave a detailed chronological account of the events leading up to the stabbing, and highlighted the prosecution's description of the attack as remorseless and ruthless. The report also noted the defendant's likely self defence argument.
- “the prosecution say that this was a remorseless and ruthless attack”
- “the defendant is likely to argue that he acted in self defence”
- “the footage of the attack was played at the opening of the trial”
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