Tyreese Kamau, 25, was found guilty today (Friday) of the manslaughter of 26-year-old Patrice Che, who was stabbed at a property near Bedford town centre last year.
Emergency services were called to Brereton Road shortly before 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 5 November, to reports of a man suffering serious stab wounds.
Patrice was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and died the following day (Wednesday).
During the trial, the court heard how an argument between the two men escalated when Kamau armed himself with a knife from the kitchen and stabbed the victim.
Detectives tracked Kamau on CCTV as he fled the scene through the town centre to a friend’s flat, where he was arrested later that day.
Further CCTV evidence showed him disposing of an orange carrier bag down a rubbish chute at the flat before his arrest. A police search of the building’s bins recovered the bag, which contained the knife used in the incident.
Kamau, of Rutland Road, Bedford, was found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter following a two-week trial at Luton Crown Court. He is due to be sentenced on 27 June.
Detective Inspector Adam Bridges, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, who led the investigation, said, “Violence in any form can have devastating consequences, and when a knife is involved, the potential for tragedy is even greater.
“In this case, Kamau’s decision to pick up a knife resulted in the loss of a life and lasting pain for many others. Our thoughts and sympathies remain with Patrice’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
“Carrying or using a knife is a deliberate choice that can lead to irreversible outcomes, and we are committed to ensuring that those who engage in such violence are held accountable.”
