In November last year in Leeds, a fatal stabbing occurred involving two teenagers. Alfie Lewis, aged 15, was stabbed by a 14-year-old boy near a primary school in Horsforth, Leeds, while other children and parents were present. The assailant, who was 14 years old at the time of the incident, was found guilty of murder by Leeds Crown Court. The court heard that the attacker claimed self-defense but was still convicted. This incident took place on Alfie’s way home from school, and he was reportedly unarmed and displayed no signs of aggression when attacked.

Alfie Lewis’s brother, Antony Lewis, along with other family members, was present and expressed their grief and gratitude towards the jury after the verdict. Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson confirmed that Alfie was not involved in any criminal activities and emphasized the broader implications of knife crime among youth.

The sentencing for the convicted teenager is set for June 21. Alfie’s tragic death highlights ongoing concerns about knife crime in the UK, resonating with other recent incidents, including the murder of Mikey Roynon, who was killed at a birthday party in Bristol. In response to her son’s death, Mikey Roynon’s mother has initiated a campaign against knife violence, setting up Mikey’s World to aid in preventing such tragedies.