Killer knifed man while acting as 'lookout' in Wolverhampton cannabis factory raid

Lucious Winchester was armed with knives when he was involved in a scuffle with two men in July 2023. Credit: West Midlands Police

A killer who knifed a man during a scuffle in Wolverhampton while acting as a "lookout" for a group attempting to burgle a cannabis factory, has been jailed.

Lucious Winchester was involved in the brawl which happened around 5am on Harrow Street on the 27 July 2023.

Jetmir Pemaj who was 33, was confirmed dead at the scene.

Another man in his 20s was taken to hospital with stab injuries, which were not life-threatening.

Police say Winchester had been the lookout for a group attempting to burgle a nearby cannabis factory.

They said Jetmir Pemaj and an associate had pulled up in a car, and then challenged and chased Winchester as he tried to flee on foot.

Jetmir was fatally injured after a brief struggle between the two men.

Police say Winchester casually walked back to the car and then fled the area.

Officers found three discarded knives in the vicinity which belonged to Winchester, and arrested him two days later.

Winchester pleaded guilty to manslaughter, wounding and aggravated burglary.

He was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment today (Tuesday 19 March).

Detective Inspector Ade George from West Midlands Police homicide unit, who led the investigation, said:

“This is another life tragically lost at the hands of a knife.

“Winchester had gone out armed with weapons and was not afraid to use them.

“My thoughts remain with Jetmir’s family. I know nothing will ever being him back, but hopefully knowing Winchester has been put behind bars for a long time will ease some of their ongoing pain.”

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