'Dangerous' teen jailed for fatal knife attack in Dartford

An 18-year-old man died after being stabbed last April.

Chris Enaruba stabbed 18-year-old Denzel Njemo
Author: Jason BeckPublished 30th Jan 2024

A teenager has been jailed for 11 years for killing an 18-year-old man in a knife attack in Dartford.

Chris Enaruba stabbed 18-year-old Denzel Njemo during an argument in the town centre last April.

The 19-year-old from Cricklewood in London was found not guilty of murder and convicted of manslaughter.

Maidstone Crown Court was told Enaruba lunged at Mr Njemo with a knife, inflicting an injury to his leg.

A fight followed and shortly after Enaruba stabbed the victim again, this time in the chest.

Police and medical crews attended but Mr Njemo died at the scene.

During sentencing, the judge described Enaruba as "dangerous".

Detective Inspector Ross Gurden, said: "Enaruba travelled into Dartford armed with a knife and he had little hesitation in using what proved to be a deadly weapon.

"Ultimately Enaruba’s actions have cut short a young life and devastated an entire family.

"This senseless act has left a family in mourning and having to come to terms with the needless loss of a much-loved son and brother.

"Today’s sentencing will hopefully at least offer some comfort to Mr Njemo’s parents and his wider family, in the sense that they feel that some justice has been gained."

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