Two teenagers have been convicted of murder after a man was fatally injured in a violent incident at a skate park in Nottingham city center. Kai Howitt, 19, and an unnamed 13-year-old boy both armed themselves with pieces of masonry and hurled them at Jack Edwards, 24, during a heated confrontation.
The incident occurred on December 5, 2023, around 6:50 pm, as Jack was at the skate park on Sussex Street, opposite Nottingham College. During an argument with a group of young people, Howitt and the 13-year-old became involved in the altercation. Initially, Howitt threw several objects at Jack, but all missed their target.
The situation escalated when the 13-year-old picked up two pieces of masonry, handing one to Howitt and keeping the other for himself. They then approached Jack, who was backing away, and threw the objects at him from just a couple of meters away. One of the bricks struck Jack in the face, knocking him to the ground.
After the attack, the assailants fled the scene, leaving Jack with significant head injuries. Bystanders initially tended to him until paramedics arrived. Sadly, Jack succumbed to his injuries two days later, on December 7.
Following the incident, Howitt conducted multiple online searches for news related to the case, while the 13-year-old searched for prison sentences associated with “bricking” someone. These searches were uncovered by detectives, who meticulously reviewed CCTV footage to identify the attackers.
Both defendants denied the murder charge but were found guilty by a jury at Nottingham Crown Court. Howitt, of Trent Boulevard, West Bridgford, and the 13-year-old are scheduled to be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, July 15.