Harry Pitman’s family reacts to teen killer’s sentencing

Areece Lloyd-Hall, 18, was sentenced to at least 16 years for the murder of 16-year-old Harry Pitman, who was fatally stabbed during New Year’s Eve celebrations at Primrose Hill. The attack stemmed from a trivial dispute, and Judge Kavanagh noted that Lloyd-Hall acted out of bravado, rejecting claims of self-defense. Harry’s family expressed relief at the sentencing, stating it allows them to grieve properly, while emphasizing the need to end youth violence. Lloyd-Hall also received a conviction for possession of an offensive weapon.

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