Teenage killer detained

A teenager who murdered a man in a “cowardly and senseless” knife attack has been ordered to be detained for at least 14 years.

Haris Mohammed, 16, remained unemotional in the dock at Nottingham Crown Court as he was sentenced for killing refuse worker Tom Webb.

Mr Webb died in hospital after being stabbed in the chest by Mohammed in Derby city centre on January 19 while on a night out with friends.

The 22-year-old victim was attacked by Mohammed, who had taken a butterfly knife with him into the city, after a “chance remark” about a passing young woman sparked a confrontation.

Ordering Mohammed to be detained at Her Majesty’s pleasure – the juvenile equivalent of a life sentence – Mrs Justice Cox told him: “Tom Webb was out in the town with his two best friends. They were not looking for trouble and had caused no trouble for anyone at any stage.”

Mohammed, of Allenton, Derby, was convicted of murder by a jury a fortnight ago.

Detained: Haris Mohammed.