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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.

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Teenager who killed boy to steal bike found guilty

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, 15, was stabbed to death in Islington, north London. Credit: Met Police

Williams lashed out with a blade as popular young student Alan Cartwright "innocently" rode along Caledonian Road, north London, with his friends in February.

The defendant claimed to have an alibi but following a trial at the Old Bailey he was convicted of murder and conspiracy to rob.

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