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Kieran Gillespie

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Kieran Gillespie

Kieran Gillespie

Published
MurderViolence
West MidlandsHandsworth26 years oldMale

Summary

On July 27, 2017, Kieran Gillespie was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years at Birmingham Crown Court. He was found guilty of the murder of Leon Barrett-Hazle, which occurred on January 23, 2017.

The offence took place on the top deck of a bus on Rookery Road in Handsworth, West Midlands. Gillespie stabbed the victim multiple times following an interaction on the bus.

Following the court proceedings, Gillespie, a 26-year-old from Handsworth, was issued the life sentence for the killing.

SentenceLife imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years

Case Timeline

Offence Date23 January 2017
Convicted27 July 2017
Sentenced27 July 2017

Case Details

Court

Birmingham Crown Court

Police Force

West Midlands Police

Tags

busstabbingmurder

Source Information

Publication

Birmingham Mail

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Verification

Source Verified
Conviction Confirmed

Added: 27 August 2026

Last Updated: 27 August 2026

Approved: 27 August 2026

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