Jail over Hackney teenager killed in machete attack
Rio Lue, 18, has been sentenced to 12 years for manslaughter
A man has been jailed for killing 17-year-old Nathan Bawuah in Hackney.
Rio Lue, 18 of Pembury Road, Hackney was sentenced to 12 years in prison at Wood Green Crown Court.
He was found guilty of manslaughter at Snaresbrook Crown Court last November.
Lue had already pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon.
Met Police investigation
Through the forensic examination and analysis of CCTV, detectives identified Lue riding to the scene on his bike and getting into a confrontation with Nathan. They were then able to prove that he produced a large machete and stabbed him in the chest.
Detective Sergeant Dean Musgrove, who led the Met's investigation, said: “Nathan Bawuah was killed in a brutal cold-blooded assault which lasted seconds, but was so severe he died at the scene.
“Our thoughts remain as always with Nathan’s friends and family as they move forward with their life, safe in the knowledge that Lue is behind bars where he belongs.”
Nathan was fatally stabbed just before 11pm in Hackney Road, E2 on Saturday, 17 February 2024.
Officers and London Ambulance Service rushed to his aid, but despite their efforts, he sadly died at the scene. His family has subsequently been supported by specialist officers.
Lue answered ‘no comment’ to all police questions, but provided a prepared statement claiming self-defence. He was charged on Wednesday, 21 February 2024 with Nathan’s murder.