Teen guilty of stabbing 15-year-old boy in attempt to steal his bike
Joshua Williams, 18, has been found guilty at the Old Bailey of stabbing 15-year-old Alan Cartwright to death in an attempt to steal his bicycle.
Alan Cartwright's mum: 'Life without Al is killing me'
Alan Cartwright's dad, mum and sister wept in court as the jury delivered its verdict. They attended court every day of the trial as the evidence unfolded.
In a statement read to the court, Alan's mother Michelle Watson told how news of his death came as an "unbelievable shock" as she rushed down to the scene eight months pregnant with her third child.
Williams will be sentenced tomorrow at noon.
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