Overview
- The Old Bailey convicted Kemuel Gambicky-Forbes of murder and sentenced him to life with a minimum term of 26 years following a trial that ended on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
- The killing occurred outside Leon Anderson’s home in Maple Close in April 2025 when he was stabbed and later died at the scene after making a 999 call during the confrontation.
- Police recovered physical evidence linking Gambicky-Forbes to the scene, including his phone and clothing tracked down by a police dog, and he presented himself at a station the day after the attack.
- Prosecutors relied heavily on multiple neighbours and Mr Anderson’s wife, Natasha, whose courtroom testimony described trying to intervene and helped the jury dismiss the defendant’s claim of self-defence.
- Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell praised local people for coming forward and said the case highlights the role of witness testimony and rapid police work in progressing a knife‑crime investigation.