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

Published 17th Oct 2023
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.

Read more: Bath murder investigation continues - as police name victim as 18-year-old Ben Moncrieff

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