Rebekah Hummerstone’s client acquitted of group attack attempted murder

Amadu Djalo, who turned 18 during the course of his trial, was charged with four others with two counts of attempted murder after a stabbing in a Peterborough Park.  CCTV showed the group arriving in the area by taxi, purchasing kitchen knives in a local shop and walking to the park where two men were stabbed a total of 13 times.  The group then left the area.  Three of his co-defendants were convicted of attempted murder and possession of knives.  Amadu Djalo was acquitted of both attempted murder and possession of a knife and convicted of wounding with intent.

Amadu Djalo was represented by Rebekah Hummerstone, instructed by Harris Cuffaro & Nichols Solicitors.

Press coverage: Peterborough Telegraph