Full Breakdown
Teenagers Sentenced for Murder of Homeless Man in County Lines Attack
1/5/2026, 10:14:45 PM
Overview of the Incident
On August 10, 2024, three teenagers—Jaidee Bingham, 18, Mia Campos-Jorge, 19, and Eymaiyah Lee Bradshaw-McKoy, 18—attacked 51-year-old Anthony Marks outside the closed McGlynn’s pub near King’s Cross station in London. The assault was described as a retribution attack linked to a county lines drug operation, where Bingham struck Marks with a glass bottle, leading to fatal injuries. Marks succumbed to his injuries five weeks later, on September 14, 2024.
Details of the Attack
The confrontation arose after one of the teenage girls was robbed, prompting the group to confront Marks, whom they believed had information about the stolen drugs. During the attack, Bingham delivered two blows to Marks' head with the bottle, while the others encouraged the violence, as captured in audio from nearby CCTV. Following the assault, the teenagers were seen celebrating in a car, with Bingham reportedly stating, "We messed up a man today."
Sentencing Outcomes
On October 30, 2025, Bingham was sentenced to a minimum of 16 years for murder, while Campos-Jorge and Bradshaw-McKoy received sentences of 42 months and 47 months, respectively, for manslaughter. The judge noted Bingham's escalation of violence during the attack, emphasizing the severity of the crime.
Official Statements
Detective Inspector Jim Barry, leading the investigation, characterized the murder as "particularly callous" and indicative of the "ruthless brutality of county lines gangs." He expressed concern over the teenagers' ages, stating that their youth does not excuse their violent actions, which have instilled fear in London communities. Barry highlighted the importance of the selfies taken by the teenagers, which were instrumental in placing them at the crime scene.
Criticism & Opposition
Some observers have raised concerns about the systemic issues surrounding county lines drug operations and the involvement of minors in such violent crimes. The case has sparked discussions on the need for more robust interventions to prevent youth from engaging in drug-related violence.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
While the court heard that Marks had a pre-existing head injury, the prosecution indicated that medical intervention opportunities were missed during his time in custody. Prosecutor Hugh Davies KC noted that although these lapses were concerning, Marks would not have died had he not been assaulted initially.
Verbatim Quotes
- “open image in gallery From left to right: Jaidee Bingham, of Dagenham, Mia Campos-Jorge of Tottenham, and Eymaiyah Lee Bradshaw-McKoy of Brixton ( Metropolitan Police ) Detective Inspector Jim Barry, of the Met’s Specialist Crime North and leader of the investigation, said: “This is a particularly callous murder that gives an insight into the ruthless brutality of county lines gangs.” — Detective Inspector Jim Barry, Metropolitan Police
- “They believed they had escaped justice, even posing for selfies together and laughing about what they had done.” — Detective Inspector Jim Barry, Metropolitan Police
This case highlights the intersection of youth violence and drug trafficking in urban areas, raising questions about prevention and intervention strategies for at-risk youth.
