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Man jailed for more than 13 years for manslaughter
A 43-year-old man has received a lengthy prison sentence after he was convicted of fatally stabbing a man in March.
David Malcolm of Eastville appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday where he was sentenced to 13 years and six months after he was found guilty of manslaughter and possession of a bladed article during his last court appearance on Friday.
Mamwa had been separated from his mother for a long time, and was due to meet her soon
Malcolm however, was acquitted of murder charges during the hearing on Friday.
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On the fateful day of March 5, Malcolm borrowed a car and was seen driving for more than an hour around St Paul’s before finding the victim Alex Mamwa, and stabbing him in the upper thigh during a brief confrontation.
Even though the 30-year-old was rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.
Mamwa’s sister in a victim personal statement admitted to “everything being on a standstill” since her brother’s untimely death.
After moving to the UK when he was six, Mamwa was to travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo to reunite with his mother after being separated for 24 years.
His sister said: “Imagine how excited his mother must have been, to reunite with her baby after many years, to explore how much he has grown since they last saw each other.
“Knowing that we will never hear his keys opening the door at home, never hear his voice, his laugh, his silly jokes, see him do silly dances, never hear him say ‘ite, go on’ (which was his way of saying bye) again – we will all need to learn to live without Alex because someone was so selfish as to kill our brother, son, uncle, nephew, grandson, friend, partner, mentor, support system and anything else that he may have been to anyone in his life.”
Detective chief inspector of Avon and Somerset Police, Phil Walker hoped the sentencing would provide some “comfort” to the grieving family.
He said: “Alex’s family have spoken bravely and very openly about the horrific impact his death has had on them.
“The six months since his death, and especially these last few weeks during the trial sitting through the evidence, have understandably not been easy for them and they continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
“Malcolm is now beginning a lengthy prison sentence for his actions that night and I hope this gives them some comfort at what continues to be a difficult time.”
All photos: Avon and Somerset Police
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