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Five Convicted in Fatal Stabbing of Greek Tourist After Nightclub Robbery Plot

Sentencing was adjourned to October 3 following a unanimous jury verdict based on CCTV, cell data, witness testimony.

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Overview

  • Shian Johnson (26), Sofian Alliche (20), Amin Alliche (18), Joshua McCorquodale (20) and Alfie Hipple (18) were convicted at the Old Bailey of murdering 26-year-old Greek visitor Antonis Antoniadis and conspiring to rob him.
  • Jurors heard the group tracked his Uber from 32 Portland Place nightclub in Marylebone to a friend’s address in New Cross in a stolen Kia Sportage with false number plates.
  • At least two attackers armed with large knives punched, kicked and stabbed Mr Antoniadis, severing his femoral artery and causing fatal injuries.
  • Investigators linked the defendants to the crime using CCTV footage, cell site data and testimony from two friends who witnessed the assault.
  • Shian Johnson was arrested at Gatwick Airport after fleeing to Cancun days after the attack, underscoring cross-border police coordination.