Imani Allaway-Muir’s Killers Locked Up for Life and Years
A brutal daylight shooting near a children’s playground has ended with five men facing long jail terms for the death of 22-year-old Imani Allaway-Muir. The tragic killing rocked Islington and has seen justice served at the Old Bailey.
Life Sentences for Murderers
- Demetrios Kyriacou, 35, of Liverpool Road, Islington, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 31 years after being found guilty of murder on 25 November.
- Nathaniel Reece, 41, of Southgate Road, Islington, who pulled the trigger, also received a life sentence, to serve at least 33 years and two months after pleading guilty.
Manslaughter and Drug Dealing Convictions
- James Nicholson, 36, of no fixed address, was handed 13 years for manslaughter and involvement in Class A and B drug supply on 23 December.
- Matthew Hardy, 36, from Six Acres Estate, Islington, got seven-and-a-half years for manslaughter and an extra 18 months for conspiracy to supply Class B drugs.
- Darren Dredge, 41, received eight-and-a-half years for manslaughter and conspiracy to supply Class B drugs.
Both Kyriacou and Dredge were also sentenced for drug offences and possession of criminal property, with terms to run concurrently.
Detective Chief Insp. Blasts Cold-Blooded Violence
“Imani was a young man who had his whole life ahead of him, but by simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time, he was tragically killed in a horrific act of violence in broad daylight just metres from a playground and football pitch full of children,” said Detective Chief Inspector Neil John of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.
“Kyriacou refused police help after a robbery and took deadly matters into his own hands. He recruited friends to carry out a revenge plan that ended with Imani’s execution – a young man who had no connection to the initial robbery.”
“We were determined to bring Imani’s killers to justice. My team worked tirelessly, gathering overwhelming evidence to convict these five men, who will now serve lengthy prison terms for their cold and callous crimes. There is never an excuse for violence, especially involving illegal firearms. The Met remains committed to tackling violence and removing dangerous weapons and those who carry them from the streets.”
