Portsmouth Crown Court has made public distressing images from the crime scene of Levi Kent’s murder in Gosport. The pictures were shown to jurors during the trial of Tommy West, 18, and Aiden West, 24, detailing the gruesome events of November 24.
Levi Kent, a victim of a violent altercation, was reportedly lured to a secluded shopping area behind Nobes Avenue after a drug deal went awry. The dispute escalated when Levi refused to defer payment, resulting in a deadly confrontation.
Tommy West has pleaded guilty to murder, robbery, and possession of a blade. He attacked Levi Kent multiple times with a knife. Aiden West, while denying the murder and possession of a blade charges, has admitted to participating in the robbery.
The released pictures include the bloodied knife used in the attack, found discarded on the roof of Bridgemary Medical Centre. Another poignant image shows Levi Kent’s Vauxhall Corsa crashed into a wall and garages, where he initially tried to escape his attackers.
Additional footage captures the West brothers fleeing the scene. They were recorded by doorbell cameras on Chatfield Road and seen again on CCTV inside Harbour Tower’s lift shortly after the murder.
The court also released an aerial view of the scene, pinpointing the tragic path Levi took as he attempted to flee before collapsing on Keyes Road.
The case continues to unravel as the community reels from the shock of the violent crime.
