Young man found not guilty of joint enterprise murder
Benjamin Newton KC, leading Alexia Nicol and instructed by Claire McGrath of Bullivant Law, represented AC who was acquitted at the conclusion of a three-month trial at the Old Bailey. AC had been part of a group of young people who attended a party in North London in the early hours of 13th April 2023. Tensions emerged with another group, leading to a stand-off in the street and a fatal shooting. AC maintained that he had no knowledge of the firearm and had not given any assistance or encouragement to the shooter.