Five men jailed for life over Greek tourist murder
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Five men jailed for life over Greek tourist murder
"Shian Johnson, 26, will have to serve at least 28 years before he is eligible for parole. Sofian Alliche, 20, was handed at least 25 years; his 18-year-old brother Amin Alliche was given 22 years; Joshua McCorquodale, 21, was given 26 years; and Alfie Hipple, 18, was detained with a minimum term of 23 years. They were all convicted of murder and conspiracy to rob."
"Judge Trowler said statements given by the victim's family and friends outlined their "unimaginable distress". The judge said: "By all accounts Antonis was a kind, caring, loving, funny and sociable young man described by his friends in particular as a true gentleman. "Antonis was plainly deeply loved and his death has taken a heavy toll on his family in different ways, as well as his friends.""
Five men from Camden were convicted of murdering 26-year-old Greek tourist Antonis Antoniadis after following him from 32 Portland Place nightclub in central London in the early hours of 7 July 2024. The defendants—Shian Johnson, Sofian Alliche, Amin Alliche, Joshua McCorquodale and Alfie Hipple—were found guilty of murder and conspiracy to rob. Minimum terms before parole range from 22 to 28 years. The victim was targeted for his Lacoste bag and Versace watch. Courtroom proceedings included a public outburst and judicial admonishment. Antonis worked at a Greek printing firm and had been on holiday in London with two friends.
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