Two teens convicted over fatal stabbing in Lewisham

Two teenagers have been convicted of fatally stabbing a man to death as he ran for his life following a dispute between feuding families.

Ryan Wedderburn, 18 (29.05.06) of Windlass Place, Lewisham, and Kirk Harris, 19 (29.03.06) of Upper Brockley Road, Lewisham, were convicted on Tuesday, 13 May of the murder of 21-year-old Robert Robinson following a trial at the Old Bailey.

Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Carteret Way in June 2024 at 22:35hrs but Robert died at the scene from his injuries.

He had suffered 12 serious stab wounds, including injuries indicating he tried to defend himself from the attackers.

Detective Inspector Neil Tovey from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, who led the investigation, said:

“I am pleased that we have today secured justice for the family and friends of Robert. He was stabbed to death in a brutal attack in a residential road when numerous families would have been home. Robert was a young man who had his whole life ahead of him, it was instead taken away by Wedderburn and Harris in a senseless attack. Robert tried to run for his life, but was chased down and viciously attacked.

“This was a cowardly attack on Robert, who was outnumbered and unarmed. His family listened to the details of the attack and watched the CCTV of Robert’s last moments. They also heard the evidence from Wedderburn and Harris where they attempted to justify their actions. I am pleased that the jury agreed with the evidence we presented to the court to prove their guilt. I would like to pay tribute to the dignity that Robert’s family and friends have shown throughout the trial.”

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