Gang guilty of pub brawl murder

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Three gang members have been found guilty of killing an Arsenal supporter who had been watching a football match in a north-west London pub.

Roofer Luke Fitzpatrick, 25, was in the Ox and Gate pub in Dollis Hill before being stabbed in last May.

His father was wounded in the attack.

The Old Bailey found Christopher Walters, 23, of Lovett Way, Neasden, and Loen Burton, 17, of Woodcote Avenue, Mill Hill, guilty of murder and wounding.

Abdi Hassan, 17, of Warren Road, Cricklewood, was found guilty of manslaughter and wounding.

Judge Rebecca Poulet said: "It is difficult to think of a more grave case."

Pub 'stormed'

Mr Fitzpatrick's mother Constance said the group had been allowed to terrorise the neighbourhood, adding: "I feel angry they have been unchecked to roam the streets.

"They have been a violent and constant intimidating presence in this community."

Brian Altman QC, prosecuting, told the trial the pub was "stormed" by at least 15 masked and hooded youths armed with sticks and knives.

Regulars at the pub chased the group out but they then turned and attacked Luke Fitzpatrick, who was nearest to them.

Rafael Dejesus, 25, was found guilty of assisting an offender, and Ali Abdullah, 20, Mustafa Bereima, 20, Hamad Abdullah, 26, were found guilty of violent disorder.

All those convicted were remanded in custody for sentencing on 7 June at the Old Bailey.