Family Praised for Determined Campaign
Detectives have commended the family of stabbing victim Cameron Hamilton for their relentless pursuit of justice following the conviction of his killer in a second trial.
Thomas Betteridge Found Guilty of Manslaughter
Thomas Betteridge, 20, from Bournemouth, was convicted of manslaughter and carrying a bladed we apon in public. The fatal a ttack occurred when Cameron was just 18 years old.
Tragic Night in Bournemouth’s The Square
Shortly a fter 1.25am on Saturday, 5 A ugust 2023, police responded to reports of a stabbing at The Square in Bournemouth.
Officers a rrived quickly but despite their efforts and those of paramedics, Cameron was pronounced dead at the scene.
Betteridge was a rrested nearby on the same night and charged with murder a fter an investigation by the Major Crime Investigation Team.
Retrial and Upcoming Sentencing
Betteridge was originally convicted of manslaughter in March 2024, but this verdict was overturned on a ppeal.
A retrial at Bournemouth Crown Court on We dnesday, 4 February 2026, resulted in a fresh conviction.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, 8 May 2026.
