All four of attackers appear to strike or stab at Crosslom Davis with their weapons. On December 5, he had filmed a music video for his latest track in Kennington and Cambridge accompanied by friends, including Elhaj Diarrassouba, aka Els, the court heard. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Drill rapper Bis is believed to have been knifed to death this morning in Deptford, Jadon Sancho paid tribute to the South London drill rapper today, DJ Tim Westwood with the notorious Harlem Spartans. 2023 BBC. An overwhelming 19 of the young victims were fatally stabbed.London's knife crime is at an all-time high with more than 15,000 offences recorded. On the journey back to London, Mr Davis appeared to become angry with someone on the phone, jurors were told. . Police have launched a murder investigation after they were called to Bronze Street early this morning following reports of a stabbing. The men will be sentenced at the Old Bailey (John Stillwell/PA), You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. "Rightly or wrongly, he got the impressions the person on the other end of the phone was being disrespectful about Latz," Mr O'Neill said. Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, was a fellow Harlem Spartan who had been stabbed to death in July 2018. Prosecutor Brian ONeill QC had said it was a savage and merciless attack, telling jurors: Crosslon Davis did not stand a chance. Do you want to stay up to date with the latest news, views, features and opinion from across the city? Only Param sat in the dock, after Morgan declined to come to court from prison where he was on remand. The defendants had just got into a cab in Deptford when Mr Davis, armed with a mallet, opened the rear door and tried to attack Morgan, the court heard. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer. Another verse by a rapper called "Bis" says: "Fought dem sam-swords [samurai swords] on wheels, Spartans does this for real, my splash [knife] got my back, and this corn [ammunition] lookin' fat". They are a fairly young gang, forming around 2014 as an offshoot of the much older sets around Black Prince Road. 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Latwaan Griffiths, an 18-year-old from Southwark, was found collapsed with multiple stab wounds to his chest in Denmark Road, Camberwell on the evening of July 27, 2018. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. How 'deluded' Putin thought Ukraine invasion would break up Nato & have West bowing down to Russia, leaked docs show, Man had sex with his wife on bollard after fuming neighbour placed it in cul-de-sac in protest during parking row, 'Bubbly' nightclub worker, 31, killed after her Audi crashed into a bridge on her way home from work, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Four people, including a 14-year-old schoolboy, have now been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the broad daylight incident at 2pm. The moped rider that dropped Latwaan in Denmark Road. It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. Brian O'Neill QC told jurors: "Crosslon Davis did not stand a chance.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The forensic pathologist who carried out the post-mortem examination of his body concluded that he had bled to death as a result of multiple wounds. The court heard he had got the impression the caller was being 'disrespectful' about Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, a fellow Harlem Spartan who had been stabbed to death in July 2018. Any witnesses or anyone with information should contact the Homicide and Major Crime Command on 020 8721 4205 or call 101 quoting CAD 6605/25 July. Mr Diarrassouba - also known as Els - suggested they meet the caller to sort it out and they arrived in the Deptford Creek area at 01:15 GMT. Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, was a fellow Harlem Spartan, who had been stabbed to death in July 2018, the court heard. Mr Diarrassouba - also known as Els - suggested they meet the caller to sort it out and they arrived in the Deptford Creek area at 01:15 GMT. Read about our approach to external linking. On his killers, she added: "These cowards pleading not guilty and causing us to have to go through this horrifically detailed trial on how they brutally and callously murdered my baby, refusing to acknowledge guilt or responsibility for their heinous crime, speaks for itself. That day, Mr Davis had filmed in Kennington and Cambridge, accompanied by friends, including Elhaj Diarrassouba, aka Els, the court had heard. The group, affiliated with the Moscow17 gang, is said to have been at war with rival gangs in the Brixton area. I'm a vet, and here are five dog breeds most prone to cancer - including Golden Retrievers and Rottweilers, Prince Andrew chuckles as he encounters female jogger on way to his weekly Windsor horse-riding trip. Mr O'Neill told jurors that if there was a pre-arranged meeting with the defendants, it was not possible to say if it was linked to the perceived "disrespect" about Latz. Are Iranian schoolgirls being poisoned by toxic gas? A subreddit dedicated to UK drill music, culture and news. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. wo men have been found guilty of stabbing a drill rapper to death in a savage attack. Nathan Bell was found guilt of manslaughter. Most of the attack was caught on CCTV footage. Do you know every gm to say such a thing??? Interactive map reveals when you may see SNOW. Just 11 days after the murder and while on the run, Morgan was involved in another street stabbing in Nuneaton. The sentences for those offences were ordered to run concurrently. The defendants had allegedly just got into a cab in Deptford when Mr Davis, armed with a mallet, opened the rear door and tried to attack Morgan. Hope you enjoy our reaction to Harlem Spartans - Most Wanted TugsOriginal Video Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeJ9UD1_ERIMake sure you subscribe and. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Mr O'Neill said: "Rightly or wrongly, he got the impression the person on the other end of the phone was being disrespectful about 'Latz'.". It is clear that he was seriously, if not fatally, injured.. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder three days later. Two killers who hacked a drill rapper to death with knives and machetes in a 'merciless' attack have each been jailed for 28 years. Mr Davis told the person on the phone to stop getting rude and to say . She added: 'The last time I held my baby was December 5, 2019. Blue Story was pulled from some cinemas across the UK after violence broke out on the film's opening night last month. The victim's mother, Vivienne Davis, paid tribute to her son, who had been rapping since the age of two and was about to start university. Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, was a fellow Harlem Spartan, who had been stabbed to death in July 2018, the court heard. Mr Davis told the person on the phone to stop being rude and to say sorry, but he refused, the court heard. Drill rapper Bis stabbed to death in 'savage and merciless' attack, court told, Crosslon Davis suffered at least nine wounds during the attack. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Mr Davis dropped the mallet, around the time he was set upon by the defendants and two other unidentified assailants, the court heard. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? So if someone killed your bredrin what you gonna do? By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. Mr O'Neill said: "Rightly or wrongly, he got the impression the person on the other end of the phone was being disrespectful about 'Latz'.". Pic: Met Police. Our journalists cover all the news you need - from City Hall to your local streets, so you'll never miss a moment. This was said to be about "Latz", real name Latwaan Griffiths, a fellow Harlem Spartan who had been stabbed to death in July 2018. The defendants were on licence at the time of the killing, having both been convicted of. Crosslon Davis, 20, known as Bis, suffered at least nine wounds to his head, back and chest when he was set upon by four youths armed with knives and machetes. 2 reasons 1 harlem were the biggest group in drill for a couple of years everyone in london knows them now and they know they're gonna get clout for getting someone from harlem down. CCTV showed Mr Diarrassouba trying to stop the attack, Mr O'Neill said. The attack continued and Crosslom staggered out of camera shot followed by his attackers. Sign Up / Log In Account. Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, was a fellow Harlem Spartan, who had been stabbed to death in July 2018. Latwaan Griffiths was known by his nickname Latz. "If anyone saw the moped make off from the scene or recognises the helmet or moped we equally need to hear from them.". Mr Davis dropped the mallet, around the time he was set upon by the defendants and two other unidentified assailants, the court heard. W. Brian O'Neill QC told jurors: "Crosslon Davis did not stand a chance.". This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Initial enquiries established that he was on a moped with an unidentified individual who left him in Denmark Road before riding off while members of the public tried to provide medical assistance prior to the arrival emergency services. Cops said he was stabbed during a fight involving a number of people. Crosslon Davis, known as Bis, was allegedly set upon by four armed youths in a passageway in Deptford, southeast London, early on 6 December 2019. Kamara - thought to be second-in-command of the Moscow 17 drill group - and Griffiths of the allied Harlem Spartans were both killed in Camberwell, South London. [Hook: Loski] x2 Shoota blow for free (man down man down) All of them gyal wanna roll One of them hold a smoke for me (too catty man) Eh, shit then fuck, then uh uh All of them talk like we . The cab sped off but the driver was told to stop and the occupants got out and ran back, the court heard. Earlier, the victim's mother Vivienne Davis tearfully paid tribute to her son, who had been rapping since he was aged two and was about to start university. Defendants Elijah Morgan, 20, and Jedaiah Param, 21, are on trial each accused of murder and having a knife. They often go by HarlemO (Harlem Only). The forensic pathologist who carried out the post-mortem examination of his body concluded that he had bled to death as a result of multiple wounds.. How long have Keir Starmer and Sue Gray been secretly cooking up their plot? Two men who stabbed a drill rapper to death in a savage and merciless attack are facing life behind bars. -2 Sandkuch3n 1 yr. ago I thought Latz was killed by 150 1 1 more reply notprescribed 1 yr. ago Mr Davis was said to be a highly regarded drill artist who was a member of the Harlem Spartans, a well-known music collective primarily based in Kennington south London. Mr Diarrassouba suggested they meet the caller to sort it out and they arrived in the Deptford Creek area at about 1.15am, the court heard. Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, was a fellow Harlem Spartan, who had been stabbed to death in July 2018, the court heard. He had filmed a music video for his latest track in Kennington and Cambridge the previous day, accompanied by friends, including Elhaj Diarrassouba, aka Els, the court heard. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Keen to get away from the neighbours? The 20-year-old, said to be a "highly regarded" drill artist who was a member of the Harlem Spartans, a well-known music collective primarily based in Kennington, south London, suffered at least nine wounds to his head, back and chest. During the journey back to London, Mr Davis became angry with someone on the phone, jurors were told. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. A witness claimed the moped rider was shouting hold on, hold on to Latwaan shortly before leaving him. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. I heard M17 and Harlem don't even fuck wid each other like dat anymore since Incog got m'd and Latz got dumped off the ped . The police allege that Harlem Spartans is a gang, however this is denied by the group. Mr Diarrassouba - also known as Els - suggested they meet the caller to sort it out. Jealousy plays a big part especially for Harlem fam. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Elijah Morgan (right), 20, and Jedaiah Param (left), 21, were found guilty of murder and possessing a blade following a trial. London Mayor Sadiq Khan tweeted to say the fatal stabbing was a senseless loss of life. On Monday, the pair were each jailed for life with a minimum term of 28 years. SA/Latz (Harlem) stabbed to death by 150AD/GasAlliance Reckless (UTH/GasAlliance) Shot and killed allegedly by 67/GID/Gas Alliance 16shotz/Skizz (TeamRaw/HillSide) Stabbed to death by 150/GasAlliance Chino/Bally (150/AD/GasAlliance) Killed allegedly by Harlem and Siraq Lil Zack (TN1/861/Hillside) Stabbed to death by 150/GasAlliance Essentially the two major areas in south were now beefing a smaller one. Mr Davis, known as Bis, was said to be a highly regarded drill artist who was a member of the Harlem Spartans - a hip-hop collective mainly based in Kennington, south London. Pedestrian jailed over cyclist's death 'devastated' at decision to lock her up, Leah Croucher's coffin passes through her hometown as mourners line the streets, Pedestrian jailed for killing cyclist by telling her to 'get off the pavement'. Mr Davis had been a 'highly regarded' drill artist and member of the Harlem Spartan collective based in Kennington, south London, and was shooting a video for his latest track the day before he was killed,the Old Bailey heard. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The defendants were on licence at the time of the killing, having both been convicted of knife-related offences in the past. He added: His friend stopped the moped and just pushed him off. The prosecutor added: "Those four armed men had murder in their mind and were intent on killing Crosslon Davis. It's mad how lampz gets so much stick on here when so many people genuinely enjoy the gangs and seem to have a fetish for gang violence. 2023 BBC. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. Mr Diarrassouba suggested they meet the caller to sort it out and they arrived in the Deptford Creek area at around 1.15am. Police raid online sensation shop Wakey Wines looking for drugs as owner famous for his Prime Not so shipshape! "They made me watch my son being killed around 15 times on the CCTV footage.". At one point, he fell to the ground under the hail of blows but managed to get back to his feet. On the journey back to London, Mr Davis appeared to become angry with someone on the phone, jurors heard. He was hacked to death. . Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? They took the name "Harlem" to refer to their means of making lots of money, similar to Harlem, NY in the 80s, and "Spartans" for their willingness to use violence. During the trial, prosecutor Brian ONeill QC had said it was a savage and merciless attack. Morgan is already in prison, she said, and knew about the trial starting but "has chosen not to come". On the 25th Of July 2018 at around 6:45pm it was rumoured that Latwaan Griffiths aka SA had gone to ride out on his rivals or opps with a moscow 17 member. So it results in Harlem having a lot of opps. . One verse is about two men armed with knives and a gun who carry out an attack on a rival. Mr Davis was then set upon by the two defendants and two other unidentified assailants, it was alleged. Crosslon Davis, 20, suffered nine wounds to his head, back and chest, in Deptford in south-east London on 6 December 2019, the Old Bailey was told. Mr Davis told the person on the phone to stop being rude and to say sorry, but he. What's the least exercise we can get away with? On the journey back to London, he appeared to become "angry" with someone on the phone. He shot footage around Kennington and Cambridge with friends, including Elhaj Diarrassouba, also known as Els. Crosslom Davis, 20, known as Bis, suffered at least nine wounds to his head, back and chest when he was set upon by four youths armed with knives or machetes. Most of the attack in Deptford, south-east London, early on December 6, 2019, was caught on shocking CCTV footage. ', Most of the attack in Deptford, south-east London, early on December 6, 2019, was caught on shocking CCTV footage. The judge said Param and Morgan both had "appalling" records for violence and possession of weapons, which was a "very significant" aggravating factor. Such senseless loss of life leaves families and communities devastated.. Read about our approach to external linking. A big Beckham birthday! Crosslon Davis, 20, known as Bis, suffered at least nine wounds to his head, back and chest when he was set upon by four youths armed with knives and machetes. The jury heard that at this point Mr Davis, who was armed with a mallet, opened the rear door of a cab and tried to attack 20-year-old Mr Morgan, who is from Norwood. Detective Chief Inspector Simon Harding, from the Metropolitan Police's Homicide and Major Crime Command, said at the time: "This is a tragic incident which has resulted in another young person being fatally stabbed in London and it's important we establish where the victim initially received his injuries. Then later, when Kenny started fully beefing Peckham, Peckham was allied with brixton. Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week, Cricketers hope new league will inspire young women, 'Massive toll' of living in a leasehold property, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus. During the car journey back to London, Mr Davis appeared to become "angry" with someone on the phone, jurors were told. Most took place in and around the Kennington Park Estate which the Harlem Spartans used as a backdrop for their videos. Something went wrong, please try again later. Latwaan Griffiths, 18, was known as Latz and was killed after it emerged the group had more. The forensic pathologist who carried out the post-mortem examination of his body concluded that he had bled to death as a result of multiple wounds.. Now there not even tight with 67 and Moscow like that anymore so they messed up a bit deya, Nah Cuz Kennington been beefing with Angell Town since it was Bang Your Mash against GAS Gang so the only beef that was really caused by affiliation was Zone 2 in Peckham and 410 as they were cliqued with 150 when they were together and called OC, Wood Green got similar amount of opps too. The jury heard that at this point Mr Davis, who was armed with a mallet, opened the rear door of a cab and tried to attack 20-year-old Mr Morgan, who is from Norwood. Two "heartless" killers have each been jailed for at least 28 years for hacking a rapper to death. This account already exists. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. ENGLAND star Jadon Sancho has paid tribute to a drill rapper who was stabbed to death in South London in the early hours of this morning. Get your need-to-know ", One added: "RIP Bis, a legend gone too soon.". The comments below have been moderated in advance. Some gms are humble ppl and treat everyone with respect ( unless you beef them of course), And bis died because he felt the guy on the phone was being disrespectful cause he mentioned SA, RIP Biscy man that will never sit right with me man kmt , Realist gang in London??? He told jurors: Crosslom Davis did not stand a chance. On the day before he died, Mr Davis had arranged to film a music video for his latest track, the court heard. Jedaiah Param (left) and Elijah Morgan (right) were both found guilty of murder, The attack on Crosslon Davis - known as Bis - was caught on CCTV. Mr O'Neill alleged that the men in the footage are Morgan and Param. He admitted violent disorder, threatening with a blade, possessing cannabis and two charges of assaulting police officers. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us atwebnews@metro.co.uk. Mr ONeill said: We see Els trying to stop it. The defendants were on licence at the time of the killing, having both been convicted of previous knife-related offences. On his killers, she said: 'These cowards pleading not guilty and causing us to have to go through this horrifically detailed trial on how they brutally and callously murdered my baby, refusing to acknowledge guilt or responsibility for their heinous crime, speaks for itself. SpartanOrKu. At one point, he fell to the ground under the hail of blows but managed to get back to his feet. When will the Beast from the East be at YOUR door? Crosslon Davis was a member of the Harlem Spartans hip-hop collective, the Old Bailey heard. The pair have each been jailed for life with a minimum term of 28 years. Enter your password to log in. You'll get 12 stories straight to your inbox at around 12pm. Crosslon Davis, aka Bis, was said to be a "highly regarded" drill artist who was a member of the Harlem Spartans collective. 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Latwaan Griffiths, an 18-year-old from Southwark, was found collapsed with multiple stab wounds to his chest in Denmark Road, Camberwell on the evening of . Latz, real name Latwaan Griffiths, was a fellow Harlem Spartan who had been stabbed to death in July 2018. No arrests have been made in connection with the other stabbings. he got the impression the person on the other end of the phone was being disrespectful about 'Latz . Two unidentified men joined them in the attack, the jury heard. Most of the attack in Deptford south-east London early on December 6 2019 was caught on CCTV footage. Cry? The Harlem Spartans have music on Spotify and were photographed with DJ Tim Westwood when they appeared on his YouTube channel. WG beef - OFB, NPK, N15, Hoxton, Hornsey, TPL malis, AP, 9th street, 197 Finchely, SE12 block and Manor House. Mr ONeill said: Rightly or wrongly, he got the impressions the person on the other end of the phone was being disrespectful about Latz.. His death led to the Camberwell community coming out against knife crime in the area. The main part of the attack was caught in CCTV footage, which showed two of the attackers getting out of a minicab, he said. Revealed: The new '23' number plates the DVLA deems offensive and has banned including EU23 OFF and GO23 HEL, Do not sell or share my personal information. Other times it can be beef that starts in jails. Elijah Morgan, 20, and Jedaiah Param, 21, were found guilty of murder and possessing a blade following a trial. Test yourself with this Cockney Rhyming Slang quiz. She said: 'This was a savage murder of a defenceless man. Crosslon Davis, 20, suffered nine wounds to his head, back and chest, in Deptford in south-east London on 6 December 2019, the Old Bailey was told. The occupants got out of the cab, and Mr Davis, who had dropped the mallet, was set upon by the defendants and two other unidentified assailants. 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