Michael Duck QC Tom Schofield secure murder/manslaughter acquittal of man accused of Spon End, Coventry petrol station stabbing

Wed, 20 Dec 2017

Sebastian Vastaki-Barsby was accused along with two others, Tyler Smith and Uzair Hussain, of stabbing  Mark Nesmith on a BP  petrol station forecourt in the early hours of June 11th  of this year. Mr Nesmith died later in hospital as a result of his injuries.

After a three week long trial at Birmingham Crown Court,  Mr Vastaki-Barsby was acquitted of charges of murder, manslaughter and possession of an offensive weapon, but found guilty of violent disorder offence.

Michael Duck QC has been ranked “first class” in band 1 in the Chambers UK Bar Guide for the second year running. He is in the top tier of criminal silks in the region being one of only five Queen’s Counsel to be given the ranking in the Midlands.

Michael Duck QC is the leader of the Midland Circuit and both he and Tom Schofield are members of the Crime Group at No5.

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