Man found guilty of murder in Derby
Dale Martin was brutally murdered on Stenson Road in Derby last year
A man has been found guilty of the murder of Dale Martin in Derby last year.
On the evening of Sunday 15 June 2025 Dale Martin was brutally murdered on Stenson Road in Derby.
Seven men were arrested and subsequently charged with Dale’s murder and a trial has been ongoing at Loughborough Crown Court since May.
The jury returned a guilty verdict today, Tuesday 22 September, of murder for Jayden Mannion-Roberts (26) of Tenneyson Street, Derby
The following were found guilty of manslaughter:
Kelci Thompson (19) of Osmaston Road, Derby
Ki Grant-Finlayson (23) of Langley Road, Derby
Keenan Hamblet (27) of Osmaston Park Road, Derby
Kayin Holmes (25) of Nightingdale Road, Derby
Shaylon McCalla (27) of Copes Way, Derby
A not guilty verdict was returned for Carlus Grant-Finlayson (18) of Addison Road, Derby, who was previously charged with murder.
A not guilty verdict was also given for John Sylvester (21) of Regan Road, Derby, Asha Waddilove (22) of Ashworth Avenue, Derby and Bridget Hamblett (58) of Osmaston Park Road, Derby, who were previously charged with assisting an offender.
Detective Sergeant Chris Wright who was the Senior Investigating Officer for the case said: “Dale Martin lost his life in a brutal, sustained, and planned attack.
“They set out that night, armed with knives and with the intent to kill Dale – with those words “kill him, kill him” shouted at the scene of the murder.
“His family now know who is responsible for his death and, while nothing will take away the trauma of losing a son, brother, and friend in such a way, they will now see those responsible face the consequences of their actions.
“I would like to thank the family for their support during this investigation and for the manner in which they have conducted themselves during what has been a long and extremely difficult trial.”
A sentencing date has been set for 1 October at the same court.