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Court Overturns Manslaughter Convictions in Bath Zombie Knife Case
The Court of Appeal (England and Wales) has overturned the manslaughter convictions of two teenagers involved in the fatal stabbing of Mikey Roynon in Bath, Somerset, during a house party.
- Mikey Roynon, 16, was fatally stabbed in the neck with a zombie knife at a house party in Bath, Somerset, in June 2023.
- Leo Knight, now 18, and Cartel Bushnell, now 17, were convicted of manslaughter in March 2024 but successfully appealed their convictions in May 2024.
- The Crown Prosecution Service initially planned a retrial for the two teenagers after their acquittal by the Court of Appeal (England and Wales).
Why It Matters
This case underscores the complexities of the justice system regarding violent crime, particularly involving young individuals. The overturning of the manslaughter convictions raises questions about legal definitions and the potential for retrials in serious offenses like murder.