Coventry man convicted after savage city centre knife attack
Coventry University student Shuo Zou was stabbed in April.
A Coventry man has been convicted of murdering one student, and injuring another, in a savage knife attack in the city centre.
Coventry University student Shuo Zou was with friends holding a party for a mutual friend of his and the defendant Pengqi Sun on 6 April.
A disagreement broke out between the two. This was escalated by the defendant where he assaulted Shuo Zou, which was quickly stopped by friends.
However, Sun then returned home to arm himself with two blades of a broken pair of scissors, and a knife.
The 23-year-old launched an attack, inflicting a fatal neck wound to Shuo Zou. His friend who came to his aid, also suffered serious hand injuries.
Sadly 22-year-old Shuo Zou died at the scene.
Pengqi Sun was pointed out by witnesses and swiftly arrested, claiming he acted in self-defence.
But a jury at Warwick Crown Court found him guilty of murder and wounding with intent. He was cleared of attempted murder.
Detective Inspector Damian Forrest from our Homicide Unit, said: “Shou Zou died from a stab wound miles from home and his family.
“This is a tragedy that escalated from a minor disagreement and our sympathies remain with Shou’s family and friends.”
Pengqi Sun, from Hales Street, Coventry, will be sentenced on 9 October.