Life sentence for teen who killed man

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Following an investigation by London’s Metropolitan Police, a teenager has been jailed for killing a 36-year-old man in Brent, North West London.

18-year-old Kevin Kelenda of Harrow was sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court to life imprisonment to serve a minimum of 17 years.

He was also given an 18-month detention and training order for possession of a pointed and bladed article.

A murder investigation was launched after Tyrone Pinnock was fatally stabbed in October 2023. Through forensic examination and analysis of CCTV, detectives quickly identified Kelenda as the suspect. The court heard he was seen standing on Kensal Rise before following Tyrone and confronting him.

Officers were then able to prove that Kelenda produced a lock knife and stabbed Tyrone in the chest. It is still unclear what Kelenda’s motive was.

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, who led the Met's investigation, said: “Tyrone was killed in a brutal cold-blooded assault which lasted seconds, but was so severe he died at the scene.

“Our thoughts remain as always with Tyrone’s friends and family as they move forward with their lives, safe in the knowledge that Kelenda is behind bars where he belongs.”

Earlier, Kelenda was found guilty of Tyrone’s murder at the same court on Friday, 28 March.

He had already pleaded guilty to having a knife in a public space on Friday, 13 December.

At 18:42hrs on Thursday, 19 October 2023, a police car was flagged down by a member of the public who had found Tyrone with stab injuries on Kensal Road, W10.

Officers carried out first aid and called for support from paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, however, sadly he died at the scene.

His family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Kelenda was arrested on Wednesday, 25 October 2023. He was charged on Friday, 27 October 2023 with Tyrone’s murder.