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Teens found guilty of murdering boy, 15, in Surrey park

Teens found guilty of murdering boy, 15, in Surrey park

During the court proceedings, it was revealed that one of the teenagers encountered Guembes in Guildford on January 19, before accompanying him to Stoke Park, where the other teenager was already waiting. According to the prosecution, Guembes had been misled as part of a scheme designed to draw him to the park under the false pretense that he was going there to rob another boy.

Evidence presented to the jury showed that both assailants were armed with knives, while Guembes was unarmed. Despite being outnumbered, Guembes attempted to defend himself but was stabbed multiple times—specifically in the head, shoulder, and lower back. After the attack, the perpetrators fled the scene, leaving Guembes injured.

Emergency responders were summoned by passersby, but the 15-year-old was tragically pronounced dead at the park. In the aftermath, Guembes’s family paid tribute to him, describing him as “a kind young boy, caring friend and a talented footballer.” They expressed their sorrow while also cherishing the time they had spent with him, stating, “We regret that fatal day but we praise and adore all the time we spent together.”

The school Guembes attended, All Hallows Catholic School in Farnham, also commented on his character. They called him “an incredible young man” who had enthusiastically embraced every opportunity and new experience, inspiring those around him with his energy and excitement

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