A teenager has been found guilty at the Old Bailey of murdering 16-year-old Harry Pitman during New Year’s Eve celebrations at Primrose Hill on 31 December 2023.
The jury heard that Mr Pitman was fatally stabbed once in the neck during a brief confrontation in the crowded park as attendees gathered to watch the fireworks display.
Jocelyn Ledward KC and Jennifer Newcomb of QEB Hollis Whiteman outlined how the incident unfolded in moments.
Lloyd-Hall, denied intending to cause serious harm, claiming he believed he had only struck Mr Pitman with the sheath of the knife. The jury rejected this account after reviewing evidence presented – including mobile phone footage of the incident.
Sentencing is due to take place at the Old Bailey on 10 November 2025.
The case has been featured in National Press:
The sentencing was broadcast by Sky News and can be found here.
Sentencing remarks can be found here.
Jocelyn Ledward KC
Jennifer Newcomb