Stryders represented C who was one of 4 defendants accused of the murder of a man said to have been robbing the runners working for a gang who were supplying drugs in Romford.
The deceased was stabbed 10 times to the chest and abdomen, 2 of the wounds being fatal. C was identified by witnesses as being part of the group that attacked the deceased and the prosecution relied upon telephone evidence to try to prove his involvement. He chose not to give evidence in his own defence when the trial took place and he was acquitted by the jury.
Martin Hicks QC of 2 Hare Court and Yasin Patel of Church Court Chambers were instructed by Vinesh Patel, the solicitor with conduct.