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Judge rules teenager who murdered 16-year-old over £20 debt must remain anonymous
Overview
A judge at Hove Crown Court has ruled that a 17-year-old boy who murdered 16-year-old Joshua Ingram at Seaford railway station over a £20 cannabis debt must remain anonymous. The killer, who attacked Joshua with a 19cm combat-style knife on 10 September 2025 and was jailed for a minimum of 14 years, was granted continued anonymity to protect his rehabilitation and prevent harm to his family. Reporting restrictions will lift when he turns 18 next year.
Key points
- A judge ruled that the 17-year-old killer of 16-year-old Joshua Ingram must remain anonymous until he turns 18.
- The teenager murdered Joshua Ingram at Seaford railway station on 10 September 2025 using a 19cm combat-style knife over a £20 cannabis debt.
- The killer was jailed for a minimum of 14 years on 2 October after being convicted of murder.
- The judge stated that naming the offender could disrupt his rehabilitation and put his family at risk of harm.
- The BBC argued for naming the defendant based on open justice and public interest, but the defence and judge prioritized the rehabilitation of the child offender.
- Two other teenagers were given youth rehabilitation orders for assisting an offender.