A THORNTON HEATH man is among four men jailed for life for murdering a 16-year-old college student.
Romell Martin, 22, of Fairgreen Road, must serve at least 17 years for his role in the murder of Peter Hagan, at a birthday party.
He was sentenced at the Old Bailey yesterday alongside Jamaal Ferguson, 23, of Albion House, Neville Gill Close, Wandsworth; Malki Ferguson, 22, of Albion House, Neville Gill Close, Wandsworth; and Dean Harmes, 27, Wentworth Court, Garrett Lane, Wandsworth.
They were found guilty of murder on Tuesday after a trial at the Old Bailey.
Brixton teen Mr Hagan bled to death in the stairwell of a block of flats in Wandsworth in February after being viciously assaulted and fatally stabbed.
Investigating officer Detective Inspector Simon Pickford, from the Homicide and Major Crime Command, said: "The level of violence used was extreme and there was little or no provocation to spark the violence.
"These four men attended a teenager's birthday party and whilst there armed themselves with an array of weapons including a knife, CS spray and a hammer. They were clearly prepared to kill or seriously injure anyone who crossed them.
"This has been a brutal and shocking case. I would like to pay tribute to the victim's family who have conducted themselves with dignity throughout the investigation and court case.
"I would also like to thank the many other guests at the party who supported the police investigation."
