Group jailed for killing man in Narborough Road
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A group have been sentenced to a total of nearly 50 years for their parts in killing a man in Leicester’s Narborough Road.
Having been identified through extensive CCTV enquiries, they were all charged in connection with his death and convicted last month following a trial at Leicester Crown Court that spanned five weeks.
Today (Tuesday 11 June) a 16-year-old boy – who can now be named after reporting restrictions were lifted – was jailed, having been found guilty of murdering Mr Osborne and possession of a bladed article. Nero McLean, of Upperton Road, Leicester was sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years.
Four others, who were each found guilty of manslaughter and possession of a bladed article, were all sentenced to eight years. They are:
- Nevardo McLean, 16, of Upperton Road, Leicester
- Theobald Budzwa – known as Thendo – 18, of Ash Court, Groby
- Moises Steiner, 18 of Dovedale Road, Thurmaston
- James Williams, of Pelham Way, Leicester
Mr Osborne, who was 50, was cycling along Narborough Road when he was stopped and stabbed in the neck, shortly after 9.30pm on 27 September last year. He was taken to the Leicester Royal Infirmary but died around an hour later as a result of his injuries.
An investigation, led by officers from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) major crime team, focussed on gathering CCTV footage that pieced together the group’s movements in the hours leading up to Mr Osborne’s death – as well as the attack taking place:
Detective Inspector Mark Parish, from EMSOU, was the senior investigating officer. He said: “As I’ve previously said, I believe this was a planned and co-ordinated attack to kill Junior.
“Enormous credit and praise must go to detectives in the major crime team for their effort in going through hours of footage to identify the group as well as our uniformed colleagues for their efforts both at the scene and in arresting all involved as enquiries continued.
“Hopefully today’s outcome helps to increase public confidence in Team Leicestershire and the work we do to bring offenders to justice.”