Teenager found guilty of murder after 18-year-old dies in Bath
Back in May, it was confirmed by police that 18-year-old Ben Moncrieff died at the scene of the incident outside a fast food restaurant
Last updated 17th Oct 2023
A teenager has been found guilty of murder today (17 October) at Bristol Crown Court.
The 16-year-old boy from South London, who can't be named because of his age stabbed 18-year-old Ben Moncrieff on Southgate Street on May 16 of this year.
He denied murder, claiming he had acted in self-defence.
During the trial, jurors were shown videos of the 16-year-old, who was 15 at the time of the incident, posing with a flick-knife, which he'd taken for the social media site, Snapchat.
The incident
18-year-old Ben Moncrieff died after suffering critical injuries in the Southgate Street area of Bath in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Three people were arrested - two were released without charge, but a third was kept in police custody on suspicion of murder.
On May 8, it was confirmed the teenager was remanded in custody.
In a statement, Avon and Somerset Police back then said: "A 15-year-old male, from south London, has been remanded to appear before magistrates in Bristol today (Monday 8 May).
"He has been charged with murder of 18-year-old Ben Moncrieff and possession of a bladed article.
"Ben’s family have been updated of the charging decision and will continue to be supported by specially-trained officers."
Today, jurors at Bristol Crown Court found the teenager guilty of one count of murder.
He will be sentenced on December 6.
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