A man has been jailed for life for murdering a Bucks teenager.

Alfie Pride, 18, has been given a minimum prison term of 16-years after he was found guilty of murdering 17-year-old Lewis Wenman on November 7, 2020.

Pride, formerly of Broughton, Milton Keynes, stabbed his victim to death during a fight in Tyburn Avenue, Milton Keynes.

Lewis was taken to hospital after suffering multiple knife wounds but sadly died from his injuries.

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Thames Valley Police launched a murder investigation shortly afterwards and arrested Pride. He was charged with murder on November 10, 2021, and was sentenced at Coventry Crown Court on Monday 31 January.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Blaik, of the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit, said: “Lewis’s death was completely unnecessary, without justification and occurred through no fault of his own. It was established in the trial that neither Lewis or any of his friends were carrying knives at the time of his death.

“Lewis lost his life in front of two friends who tried to save him, as well as attending police officers and ambulance crews.

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“This case demonstrates yet again the consequences of carrying and using knives. If Pride had not been carrying a knife that day, Lewis would still be alive.

“His death has had a devastating impact on his family and friends, who have shown incredible bravery since this tragic incident. Nothing can bring Lewis back, but I hope that today’s sentencing will help as they continue to move on with their lives.”

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