‘Violent bully’ subjected chef to series of attacks that led to his death
Bamidele Fawehinmi has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the manslaughter of Dimitrios Tsavdaris, who died after enduring a brutal five-week campaign of violence. Tsavdaris, a former chef, was found dead in a squalid flat, having suffered multiple assaults that left him with severe injuries. The case highlights the tragic impact of drug addiction and violence on vulnerable individuals.
- ▪Bamidele Fawehinmi was described as a 'violent bully' and subjected Dimitrios Tsavdaris to a campaign of violence over five weeks.
- ▪Tsavdaris was found dead in a 'cuckoo' flat in north London, having been forced to live in poor conditions.
- ▪Fawehinmi pleaded guilty to manslaughter and causing grievous bodily harm after an earlier jury cleared him of murder.
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