Andrew Jones KC, successfully defended his client, Lester Ramsay, in a complex murder trial at Sheffield Crown Court.

November 26 2024

Andrew Jones KC, successfully defended his client, Lester Ramsay, in a complex murder trial at Sheffield Crown Court.

Following legal arguments presented by Andrew Jones KC and co-defendants counsel, Mr Justice Lavender ruled that there was no case to answer against Mr. Ramsay and his co-defendant Leon Waite. They were cleared of three other charges of attempted murder, attempted grievous bodily harm and a count of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

The case involved 5 Defendants alleged to be involved in a revenge attack where an innocent man was shot in a case of mistaken identity. 

Andrew, instructed by Jeremy Newall from Criminal Defence Solicitors, London, led Kate Riekstina from Rose Court Chambers