Man found guilty of killing 20-year-old with single stab wound in Nottingham
Matthew Smith will be sentenced in September
A man who killed a 20-year-old with a single stab wound in Nottingham has been found guilty of manslaughter.
20-year-old Matthew Smith sped away on an electric bike after attacking Marley Gascoine on an underpass between Robin Hood Chase and Abbotsford Drive in St Ann's.
He collapsed and police were called but Marley died at the scene on November 10th 2025.
Police investigations reveal Matthew Smith went to an address after the attack and was seen leaving in clothes clearly too small for him.
Detectives said he disposed of the large knife and clothing and removed the distinctive handlebars on his e-bike.
A jury at Nottingham Crown Court has today found Matthew Smith guilty of manslaughter following a three-week trial.
He will be sentenced on 7 September 2026.
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, who led the investigation, said:
“Marley lost his life in deeply tragic and bleak circumstances after suffering a single stab wound to the chest.
"After months of falsely claiming he'd acted in self defence, Matthew Smith has now been convicted of manslaughter.
“His actions that day have not only taken Marley’s life but also ruined his own and those of many other people connected with both men.
“We see time and again how disagreements become more serious for all concerned simply because of the presence of a knife.
“The force’s work to educate young people about the dangers of carrying these weapons continues through the Sceptre campaigns and year-round work in schools and colleges.
“Our thoughts remain with Marley’s family who have behaved with great resilience and dignity throughout the court proceedings.
“The investigative team hopes this outcome in court at least allows them to begin the process of moving on from the ordeal they have been through.
“This was a very challenging investigation for all the officers who worked on it, but the whole team was determined to bring some peace to Marley's loved ones.”