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Teen boys' racist murder sentences referred to Court of Appeal

Published Friday, May 22, 2026 · Updated May 23

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The sentences of Marcus Staniforth, 17, and a 16-year-old, who were detained for life for a racist murder, have been referred to the Court of Appeal to determine if they are too lenient. The victim, 38-year-old Kamran Aman, died from a stab wound to the heart during an unprovoked attack.

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  • The sentences of Marcus Staniforth, 17, and a 16-year-old, detained for life for a racist murder, have been referred to the Court of Appeal to assess if they are too lenient.
  • The 38-year-old victim, Kamran Aman, was stabbed through the heart during an unprovoked attack.

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    The sentences of two teenagers detained for life for a racist murder have been referred to the Court of Appeal to assess if they are too lenient. The 38-year-old victim, Kamran Aman, was stabbed through the heart during an unprovoked attack.

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