Ahmed Adam, 20, has been jailed for six years and eight months after admitting manslaughter over the stabbing death of 17-year-old Thomas Taylor outside Bedford bus station on 8 January 2025. The attack, described as retaliation in a feud between rival groups, was carried out by Bennett Ndenkeh, who was later convicted of murder and given a life term with a 22-year minimum. Another participant, Riaz Miah, was jailed for eight years for manslaughter. Adam also received a consecutive 20-month sentence for a separate conspiracy to rob committed while on bail.
Man Jailed After Leading Revenge Attack That Killed 17-Year-Old Outside Bedford Bus Station
Ahmed Adam was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison for the manslaughter [Bedfordshire Police]
A man who helped to direct a revenge attack that ended in the death of a 17-year-old outside Bedford bus station has been jailed.
Thomas Taylor, 17, was fatally stabbed near the bus station on 8 January 2025. Prosecutors said the attack formed part of a feud between rival groups.
Thomas Taylor's aunt said he was "kind, funny and loyal" [Bedfordshire Police]
Ahmed Adam, 20, of Falconer Crescent, Leicester, admitted manslaughter at a retrial at Luton Crown Court after a jury had earlier failed to reach a verdict on a murder charge in August. Prosecutors say Adam spotted Thomas with two others on Greenhill Street shortly before 18:00 GMT, called to the attackers and guided the person who carried out the fatal stabbing toward him.
Sentences and Related Convictions
Adam was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison for manslaughter. The judge also recorded a separate guilty plea by Adam to conspiracy to rob in Bedford on 20 November, an offence committed while he was on bail; that crime attracted an additional 20-month sentence to be served consecutively.
Bennett Ndenkeh and Riaz Miah have been jailed for their roles in the murder [Bedfordshire Police]
The fatal stabbing was carried out by Bennett Ndenkeh, 20, who produced a 10-inch (25cm) blade and attacked Thomas. Ndenkeh was later convicted of murder and given a life sentence with a minimum term of 22 years. Another defendant, Riaz Miah, 18, was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to eight years in custody.
“He had a lifetime of memories still left to make. That was all taken away in moments of senseless violence,”
A statement read to the court from Thomas's grandmother said the killing had a devastating effect on the family. His aunt described him as a “kind, funny and loyal young man.” Detective Chief Inspector Richard Stott, who led the investigation, praised the family for showing “extraordinary strength” while waiting for justice.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about knife crime and retaliatory violence among young people. Bedfordshire Police continue to urge anyone with information about related incidents to come forward.
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