Two teenagers sentenced for manslaughter in Southwark attack
Five others receive varying sentences for violent involvement
Two teenagers have been sentenced to a total of eight years for the manslaughter of 17-year-old Yeray Sanchez Morales in Southwark.
The violent assault, which occurred on 27th August 2025 outside a McDonald's on Old Kent Road, resulted in Yeray's tragic death a week later due to multiple stab wounds.
Detective investigations utilized mobile phone footage and forensic evidence to link the group involved in the attack, leading to arrests throughout London.
Andres Tapia Londono and Christhofer Jesus Vasquez, both 18, received four-year sentences after changing their pleas to guilty.
Christhofer also received an additional year for possession of a bladed article; the sentences run concurrently.
Five additional individuals, including three 16-year-olds and two adults, were charged with violent offences relating to the events, receiving various community and rehabilitation orders.
Yeray's mother, Elena Morales, shared poignant reflections on her son's life, emphasizing his kindness and aspirations cut short by violence.
Detective Sergeant Debbie Barge praised the bravery of witnesses assisting in bringing those responsible to justice.
Today's sentencing supports the Met's ongoing efforts to provide justice for victims of homicide in London.