Teen boys' racist murder sentences to be referred to Court of Appeal
Two teenage boys have had their life sentences for the racist murder of Kamran Aman referred to the Court of Appeal. The court will review whether their sentences are too lenient following their unprovoked attack on Aman. The incident involved severe violence and racist abuse, leading to Aman's death from a stab wound to the heart.
- ▪Kamran Aman was murdered outside his mother's home in Barry during a racist attack.
- ▪Marcus Staniforth, 17, was sentenced to 17 years, while a 16-year-old received 15 years for their roles in the murder.
- ▪The attack was described as relentless, with witnesses stating the boys acted like a 'pack of animals'.
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Teen boys' racist murder sentences to be referred to Court of Appeal6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAndy GourlayBBC WalesSouth Wales PoliceKamran Aman was murdered outside his mother's homeTwo teenagers detained for life after murdering a stranger in an unprovoked racist attack have had their case referred to the appeals court, to see if their sentences are too lenient.The pair attacked Kamran Aman as he was delivering groceries to his mother's home in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan.The 38-year-old was stabbed through the heart and subjected to racist abuse as he lay dying on the floor of a neighbour's house.Now Marcus Staniforth, 17, and a 16-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons, could have their sentences extended.Staniforth, who ran into a nearby house to get a…
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