David Malcolm, 43, of Eastville, has been found guilty of manslaughter following the death of Aliki ‘Alex’ Mamwa in St Pauls earlier this year. The jury at Bristol" href="https://uknip.co.uk/news/uk/breaking/met-now-leads-investigation-into-discovery-of-human-remains-in-bristol/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpil-monitor-id="58001">Bristol Crown Court delivered the verdict on Friday, September 13, 2024.
Malcolm fatally stabbed 30-year-old Mamwa on March 5 during a confrontation in the St Pauls area. While the jury rejected Malcolm’s claim of self-defence, they determined that he did not intend to kill or cause Greater Manchester Police CSE Unit in the Serious Crime Division yesterday arrested a man, 35, from Reddish Road, Reddish, in connection with the rape of a girl under the age of 16 and in relation to administering a substance with the intention to injure and aggrieve" href="https://uknip.co.uk/news/uk/breaking/detectives-from-greater-manchester-police-cse-unit-in-the-serious-crime-division-yesterday-arrested-a-man-35-from-reddish-road-reddish-in-connection-with-the-rape-of-a-girl-under-the-age-of-16-and-in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpil-monitor-id="58003">serious harm to Mamwa. As a result, Malcolm was acquitted of murder but convicted of manslaughter and possession of a bladed article.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker, who led the investigation, commented: “David Malcolm’s actions that night tragically led to the death of a young man and the loss of a much-loved friend and family member to those who knew him.” He also praised the dignity shown by Mamwa’s family throughout the ordeal and thanked the St Pauls community for their support during the investigation.
The case has highlighted the devastating consequences of knife crime and personal disputes escalating to violence. Sentencing for Malcolm is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
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