The tragic murder of 14-year-old Tomasz Oleszak in a nature park in Gateshead last October has resulted in the conviction of another teenager, Leighton Amies

GATESHEAD — Live News Amies, who was 14 at the time of the killing, was...

Liam Cooper

Published: 6:55 am April 18, 2023

Updated: 10:22 am October 8, 2025

GATESHEAD — Live News

Amies, who was 14 at the time of the killing, was found guilty of murder by a Newcastle Crown Court jury.

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He denied the charge, claiming that he had picked up the knife for reassurance and that he had not meant to kill Tomasz.

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