Two men, Shane Canavan and Joshua Langley have been sentenced to a combined 44 years in prison for the murder of a 20-year-old man.
They also grievously wounded his younger brother in New Addington, Croydon.
Canavan, 23, and his half-brother Langley, 29, both of Greyfields Close, Purley, were convicted of murdering Bradley Hutchins and seriously injuring his 19-year-old brother, Calum.
On 29 November, Woolwich Crown Court handed Canavan a life sentence with a minimum of 23 years and Langley a minimum of 21 years.
The convictions followed a July trial where the pair were found guilty of murder and wounding with intent.
According to the Met Police, the attack occurred on 12 September 2023, when police were called to North Walk, New Addington, after reports of a group of men fighting with weapons.
Bradley and Calum, who had both been stabbed multiple times, were rushed to a nearby ambulance station. Bradley succumbed to his injuries shortly after, despite efforts by emergency services.
Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command quickly identified the suspects, arresting Canavan on 16 September and Langley the next day.
Investigators uncovered evidence that the attack stemmed from a prior fight in which Canavan had been humiliated.
Weapons, including a crowbar, monkey wrench, and knife, along with a balaclava, were recovered from the scene.
Witness statements, CCTV footage, and forensic evidence played a pivotal role in the convictions.
Detective Inspector Matt Read praised the witnesses who helped bring the attackers to justice.
“We hope this sentence brings some peace and a sense of justice to Bradley’s family, who have endured unimaginable devastation,” he said. “We worked tirelessly to secure convictions and ensure those responsible are behind bars.”
Bradley’s mother described her son as a kind, gentle, and justice-driven individual with an infectious smile.
“Bradley and Calum shared a special bond. Losing Bradley has been utterly devastating for Calum and our family,” she said.
Pledging to honour her son’s memory, she added: “I will continue to fight against knife crime and support others affected by it. Bradley James Hutchins, our hero, will never be forgotten.”
The Met Police reaffirmed their commitment to tackling knife crime as part of their “New Met for London” initiative, aiming to prevent violence through intervention and justice.
