Pharrell Garcia, a 15-year-old boy, was fatally stabbed by a former friend in Hackney, London. The attacker, also 15 and unnamed for legal reasons, claimed he acted in self-defense with a pocket knife. He initially denied both murder and manslaughter but was found guilty of manslaughter after jurors deliberated for over 15 hours. The incident occurred during a planned confrontation, and the defendant later confessed to an online girlfriend, stating the stabbing was accidental. Sentencing is set for 17 April, and the case highlights the dangers of youth violence and misunderstandings among teenagers.
The defendant claimed he acted in self-defence when stabbing Pharrell Garcia, but the jury found him guilty of manslaughter after deliberating for over 15 hours.
Pharrell Garcia was stabbed in the heart by a former friend, who later claimed it was an accident during a fight they had planned.
Despite denials of murder, the 15-year-old was convicted of manslaughter, indicating the complexity of the incident and the nature of youthful conflict.
The court heard emotional testimonies and evidence, including a phone call where the defendant admitted to killing Pharrell by accident.
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