Crispin Aylett KC of QEB Hollis Whiteman is leading the prosecution in a high-profile trial at the Old Bailey arising from a fatal drive-by shooting outside a church in North-West London.
The case concerns the killing of Michelle Sadio, 44, who was shot and killed while attending a wake at the River of Life Pentecostal Church in Harlesden on 14 December 2024. Two other people were injured in the attack.
Kenneth Amoah, 39, a contractor for Transport for London, suffered a gunshot wound to the back that has left him paralysed below the waist. Kadeem Francis, 32, was shot in the foot.
Perry Allen-Thomas, 27, Shaquille Sutherland, 26, Amir Salem, 19, and Tahjin Sommersall, 19, are on trial charged with murder and attempted murder. Sommersall also denies a further charge of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. All four defendants have pleaded not guilty.
The trial continues.
Crispin Aylett KC is instructed by the CPS Homicide Team.
The case has been covered by national media, including:
BBC News (multiple reports)
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