Shaquille Killers Jailed
Diane Abbott today welcomed the news that the six gang members guilty of killing Hackney schoolboy Shaquille Smith were handed down sentences of between 15 and 18 years.
14-year old Shaquille was murdered by members of the London Fields Boys gang as he sat in the park just metres from his home. Shaquille was a promising student at Stepney’s St John Cass Secondary School.
Commenting today Diane said:
“The murder of Shaquille Smith was incredibly distressing for the local community, and is a huge tragedy for his family and friends. I congratulate Hackney police on their hard work and dedication on this case. Justice has been done.”
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