Nino-Tai Smith, 23, was sentenced to over seven years for attacking a 25-year-old in a gang rivalry incident. On June 10, 2021, he drove a stolen Mercedes into the victim, attacked him with a machete, and fled on foot after crashing. Smith was later apprehended with a gun after police conducted extensive investigations. Detective Inspector Jonathan Summers cited the premeditated nature of the attack and emphasized their commitment to prosecuting gang violence, regardless of victim cooperation. The case underscores the importance of relentless investigative efforts in tackling crime in London.
Detective Inspector Jonathan Summers, who heads the Met's Central South Gangs Unit, said: "This was a heinous, premeditated attack motivated by intergang rivalry. We will always seek to prosecute such matters even when a victim is unable for whatever reason to support a prosecution."
Smith's victim was left with severe, life-changing injuries and I'm proud of the investigation team's efforts in bringing this violent offender to justice. Brilliant investigative work helped to paint a compelling picture of Smith's guilt, and led him to plead guilty on the first day of trial.
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