The two young men have been accused of murdering Hosem Eisa on May 18th outside The Brewery Shopping Centre, in Romford.
Both deny murder and argue self-defence. However, prosecutor John McGuinness has refuted this possibility to the jury, arguing that this was a simple case of revenge, anger and violence.
Although Che Pullen was the only one to stab Mr Eisa – inflicting wounds on his neck, skull and, fatally, on his heart – the 17-year-old assisted and encouraged this attack, punching Mr Eisa to the floor and enabling Pullen to begin stabbing.
Both young men argue that they had attempted to diffuse the tense situation with Mr Eisa, and therefore, began fighting in self-defence. But McGuinness explains this is simply unrealistic: Mr Eisa never stood a chance against two, and even if he had tried to fight back, he would have failed.
Mr Eisa had been at The Brewery with his girlfriend, and had been approached by Che Pullen and his friends after apparently “glaring.” Although Mr Eisa’s girlfriend tried to discourage a confrontation, a fight later broke out in the car park.
The court was shown CCTV images of the attack, and the jury’s attention was bought to Che Pullen’s hand by the prosecutor, who noted how he smoked with his left hand to ensure his right hand was gripped on his knife at all times.
The jury have been told that both defendants are entitled to separate considerations, however, they are both responsible for the murder of Mr Eisa.
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The two young men have been accused of murdering Hosem Eisa on May 18th outside The Brewery Shopping Centre, in Romford.
Both deny murder and argue self-defence. However, prosecutor John McGuinness has refuted this possibility to the jury, arguing that this was a simple case of revenge, anger and violence.
Although Che Pullen was the only one to stab Mr Eisa – inflicting wounds on his neck, skull and, fatally, on his heart – the 17-year-old assisted and encouraged this attack, punching Mr Eisa to the floor and enabling Pullen to begin stabbing.
Both young men argue that they had attempted to diffuse the tense situation with Mr Eisa, and therefore, began fighting in self-defence. But McGuinness explains this is simply unrealistic: Mr Eisa never stood a chance against two, and even if he had tried to fight back, he would have failed.
Mr Eisa had been at The Brewery with his girlfriend, and had been approached by Che Pullen and his friends after apparently “glaring.” Although Mr Eisa’s girlfriend tried to discourage a confrontation, a fight later broke out in the car park.
The court was shown CCTV images of the attack, and the jury’s attention was bought to Che Pullen’s hand by the prosecutor, who noted how he smoked with his left hand to ensure his right hand was gripped on his knife at all times.
The jury have been told that both defendants are entitled to separate considerations, however, they are both responsible for the murder of Mr Eisa.
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