R v XX

Kitan Ososami’s client (who turned 18 during proceedings) was charged with grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article in public after he stabbed another male.

Despite this male not supporting the prosecution, the Crown initially pursued the case by relying on CCTV that showed the male following Kitan’s client to his front door whilst Kitan’s client repeatedly knocked on the door. Kitan’s client stabbed this male five times before running away and handing himself into the police station the following day.

A defence statement raising self-defence for the grievous bodily harm charge and good reason for the knife charge was raised as this male had been bullying Kitan’s client for a prolonged period and had recently threatened him with a knife. Expert reports were obtained in support of his defence, highlighting how Kitan’s client’s diagnoses of ADHD and Autism contributed to his reactions.

The Crown subsequently discontinued both charges.

Kitan was instructed by Ghislaine Sandoval of Hodge Jones & Allen.