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Teenager jailed for life for murdering Dolton Powell

Jordan Barclay was found guilty of the murder of Dolton Powell on 4 July. Credit: Gloucestershire Police

A teenager who stabbed 21-year-old Dolton Powell to death as he tried to protect a friend at a birthday party has been sentenced to life in prison.

Jordan Barclay, 18, knifed Dolton Powell in the neck with a large blade, severing his jugular vein. He then left him to bleed to death outside the All Nations nightclub in Gloucester.

Barclay has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 20 years. He was convicted of Mr Powell's murder on 4 July.

Dolton Powell was murdered when he tried to stop those who stabbed his friend getting away. Credit: Family