Teen Jailed for Deptford Murder in Bloody Knife Attack
Jackson Uwagboe, 19, locked up for life after stabbing 21-year-old Robert Robinson over a stolen bike.
Brutal Murder in Deptford
Jackson Uwagboe, 19, from Lewisham, was found guilty at the Old Bailey for the savage murder of 21-year-old Robert Robinson.
The deadly attack erupted after a dispute over a stolen bicycle. Uwagboe was also convicted of robbery and carrying a bladed weapon.
On 18 February, he received a life sentence, with a minimum 21 years behind bars before parole.
Co-Conspirators and the Man Who Tried to Help Him Flee
A co-defendant, 24-year-old Eromosele Omoluogbe, also from Lewisham, was found guilty of perverting the course of justice for booking Uwagboe a pricey £1,129 flight to Nigeria and driving him to Heathrow.
Omoluogbe’s sentencing date is pending.
Two more men, Ryan Wedderburn, 18, and Kirk Harris, 19, were jailed last year for life with minimum terms of 23 and nearly 23 years respectively after being convicted of Robert’s murder.
Detective Praises ‘Relentless’ Police Work
“Today’s verdict brings justice for Robert Robinson and his family. Robert was subjected to a brutal and sustained attack by men armed with knives. His claims of self-defence were completely baseless,” said Detective Inspector Neil Tovey.
“The Robinson family showed immense dignity during this harrowing ordeal. Uwagboe’s flight overseas prolonged their pain and delayed justice.
“Omoluogbe’s conviction sends a clear message: aiding violent offenders comes with serious consequences.
“This case was cracked through hundreds of hours of CCTV, phone data, and witness statements. Knife crime remains a huge concern, and we are determined to hold offenders accountable.”
The Shocking Details of the Attack
- Incident happened late evening, 6 June 2024, on Carteret Way, Deptford.
- Robert stabbed 12 times, with injuries showing he tried to defend himself.
- Earlier that day, Uwagboe robbed a 17-year-old of a bike and phone on Deptford High Street.
- Robert and friends went searching for the stolen bike, but when no answer came from Uwagboe’s associate’s flat, they left.
- Some members of Robert’s group allegedly damaged Wedderburn family cars.
- Uwagboe, Wedderburn, and Harris armed with machetes then confronted Robert on Carteret Way.
- Robert was chased, attacked, and stabbed to death despite efforts by paramedics.
- All three killers fled, with Uwagboe fleeing abroad aided by Omoluogbe.
- Uwagboe was arrested on return to the UK at Gatwick in February 2025.
Met Police Crack the Case
Detectives used CCTV, phone records, and DNA analysis to build their case.
Knives linked to Kirk Harris and Ryan Wedderburn were recovered.
Omoluogbe’s involvement in helping Uwagboe escape highlights the far-reaching impact of the crime.
Knife crime horror grips London, but relentless police work ensures killers face justice.
