Five convicted in connection with death of Brighton teen in High Wycombe
17-year-old Cameron Bailey was fatally stabbed in May last year
Last updated 25th Oct 2024
Five men have been convicted in connection with the murder of a teenager in High Wycombe.
17-year-old Cameron Bailey, from Brighton, East Sussex, travelled to High Wycombe in May 2023, with a friend.
On May 6th last year, Bailey and his friend were robbed, the following day they were robbed again, during which he was fatally stabbed.
Bailey's friend was wounded, with a cut on his head and hand, as well as suffering a fractured skull.
An investigation was launched by Thames Valley Police's Major Crime Unit, and charged Philip Solomon, aged 38, of no fixed abode, Scott Cordice, aged 30, of Station Close, High Wycombe, Aaran Pattinson, aged 33, of Station Close, High Wycombe and Marlon Cato, aged 51, of Station Close, High Wycombe, on May 11th and 12th 2023.
18-year-old Jayden Gubetini, of Coe Spur, Slough, fed to the Netherlands, before being returned to the UK and put before court on July 6th.
Following a nine week trial at Reading Crown Court Gubetini was found guilty by unanimous jury verdict of one count each of murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit robbery and section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent.
Philip Solomon, aged 38, of no fixed abode, previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit robbery. He was found not guilty of one count each of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, murder and manslaughter.
Scott Cordice, aged 30, of Station Close, High Wycombe, was found guilty by unanimous jury verdict of one count of conspiracy to commit robbery. He was found not guilty of one count each of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, murder and manslaughter.
Aaran Pattinson, aged 33, of Station Close, High Wycombe, previously pleaded guilty to one count each of manslaughter and conspiracy to commit robbery. He was found not guilty of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm and murder.
Marlon Cato, aged 51, of Station Close, High Wycombe, was found guilty by majority jury verdict of two counts of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A drug and guilty by unanimous jury verdict of one count of assisting an offender.
Solomon, Pattinson, Cordice and Catoare due to be sentenced at Reading Crown Court on 21 November.
A date is yet to be confirmed for Gubetini's sentencing.
"Violence and crime will never be tolerated"
Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Stuart May, of the Major Crime Unit described the case as "tragic" and complex, resulting in death and injury.
SIO Detective Inspector May says "violence and crime will never be tolerated in the Thames Valley", and neither will knife crime.
“Too often we are reminded of the danger of carrying and using knives, the devastating consequences and the impact such a short moment in time has on the victim, their family and friends.
“My thoughts and that of Thames Valley Police very much remain with the family of Cameron Bailey and his friend at this difficult time.
“My message to the community is if you have any information about anybody who is carrying a knife, please report this to us, either on 101 or by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”