Two 12-Year-Olds Guilty of Brutal Machete Murder in Wolverhampton
In a shocking case that has stunned the Midlands, two boys aged just 12 have been found guilty of fatally stabbing 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai in a savage machete attack. The horrifying assault took place in Wolverhampton on November 13 last year.
Unprovoked Attack in Birmingham Park
Shawn Seesahai, originally from Anguilla in the Caribbean, had been staying in Birmingham recovering from cataract surgery. While walking in a park with a friend, the pair crossed paths with a group of children. Without warning or provocation, Shawn was targeted in a brutal attack.
Prosecutors revealed one boy deliberately “shoulder brushed” Shawn before pulling out a machete. His friend managed to flee but Shawn was left defenceless. He endured punches, kicks, and multiple savage machete blows—so fierce that a fragment of his skull was shattered. He also suffered deep slash wounds to his leg and a fatal stab to the back, piercing his ribs and heart.
Shocking Joint Assault
“These two boys engaged in a joint attack upon a man who had done nothing wrong, a man with no weapon, utterly defenceless on the ground,” prosecutor Michelle Heeley KC told the court.
During the trial, the boys tried to pin the blame on each other. One admitted owning the machete. The first defendant claimed Shawn confronted them first, sparking a scuffle. The boys then chased Shawn, with the other boy attacking his legs with the weapon. He said he only realised the fatal stabbing happened after the incident.
Machete Found Hidden and Cleaned
Police later uncovered the weapon hidden under one boy’s bed. The boy had illegally bought the machete for £40 months before the attack. Disturbingly, he attempted to erase evidence by cleaning the blood-stained blade with bleach, reportedly inspired by a music video.
The second boy gave a different story, denying involvement with the machete and insisting his friend was responsible for the stabbing while he stayed clear of the attack.
Both attackers remain anonymous due to their age.
