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Prosecutors: Georgie Mears Killed Tristan Kerr in Fortnite Stabbing

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 5:44 PM UTC · How we work

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Georgie Mears stabbed teenager Tristan Kerr to death during a Fortnite gathering, prosecutors say.
Mears entered the group at about 17:30 carrying a 10-inch purple-silver knife and saying “alright boys”.
Prosecutor Michael Jones KC said the stabbing lasted under two minutes while Kerr tried to push Mears away.
Jones argued all four participants, including driver Manny, share responsibility and were later arrested in Hereford.

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Georgie Mears stabbed teenager Tristan Kerr to death during a Fortnite gathering, prosecutors say.
Mears entered the group at about 17:30 carrying a 10-inch purple-silver knife and saying “alright boys”.
Prosecutor Michael Jones KC said the stabbing lasted under two minutes while Kerr tried to push Mears away.
Jones argued all four participants, including driver Manny, share responsibility and were later arrested in Hereford.