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‘Remarkable courage’ of Eddie Kinuthia’s family praised as man found guilty of his murder
Zachariah Talbert-Young has been found guilty of murdering 19-year-old Eddie Kinuthia on Grosvenor Road Triangle in St Paul’s in July 2023.
A jury at Bristol Crown Court also convicted Talbert-Young, 27, formerly of Easton, and 22-year-old Paul Hayden, formerly of Hanham, of attempted murder in relation to a separate attack on Nathan Williams, who was stabbed in Lawrence Hill in February 2024.
Hayden was also charged with Eddie’s murder, but the jury received a direction to find him not guilty at the end of the prosecution case, because the judge felt there was insufficient evidence for the case against him to be proven beyond all reasonable doubt.
Hayden and Talbert-Young were both remanded in custody and will be sentenced on November 25.
Paul Hayden (left) and Zachariah Talbert-Young (right) will both be sentenced on November 25 – photos: Avon & Somerset Police
On the night of Eddie’s murder on July 21 2023, CCTV cameras captured two men riding on an e-bike entering Grosvenor Road Triangle from Ashley Road shortly before 11pm.
Eddie approached the pair and was fatally stabbed by the passenger on the bike. The duo then rode out of the park the same way they had come from.
Eddie sustained multiple catastrophic injuries and despite the first paramedics on the scene by 11.12pm, his life could not be saved.
Eddie was fatally stabbed in Grosvenor Park on July 21 2023 – photo: Betty Woolerton
Avon & Somerset Police detective chief inspector Mark Almond said: “Today’s verdicts have been a long time coming for Irene, Eliud, Elliott and the rest of Eddie’s family, as well as for Nathan and those closest to him.
“Sadly, nothing can bring Eddie back, and Nathan’s scars may never fully heal, but Bristol’s streets are safer now that Zachariah Talbert-Young and Paul Elijah Hayden will remain behind bars for many years to come.
“I would particularly like to pay tribute to Eddie’s family. They have shown remarkable courage and resilience throughout.
“In spite of their own pain and grief they have shown patience and support as the investigative team worked through this complex case.
“They have also shown a great determination to build a lasting legacy of hope and peace in Eddie’s name.
“We hope the verdicts returned by the jury today will help them start to look to the future.
“I would also like to thank the many people in St Paul’s who, by coming forward with information, have shown they will not tolerate the knife violence which causes so much harm to individuals, families and our communities.
“While positive steps over the past 18 months have brought about a reduction in knife crime in Bristol, we cannot afford to be complacent because no-one as bright as Eddie should lose their life in our city.”
Eddie Kinuthia and his mum, Irene – photo: family
Crown Prosecution Service senior district crown prosecutor, Alex Ward, said: “The senseless loss of Eddie Kinuthia’s young life shocked the community and has had a lasting and devastating impact on those who knew him.
“Our thoughts remain with Eddie’s family and loved ones, and I hope they can find some comfort in today’s verdict.
“The attack on Nathan, six months after Eddie’s murder, could so easily have resulted in the same tragic outcome. Quite simply, Nathan is lucky to be alive.
“Today’s convictions serve as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that come from carrying and using knives.
“Knife crime destroys lives, families and communities, and the CPS remains committed to working with our colleagues across the criminal justice system to prevent it and bring offenders to justice.”
Main photo: Avon & Somerset Police
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