Machete murderer, 12, poses with huge knife hours before stabbing man to death

10 June 2024 , 20:43

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The 12-year-old poses with a machete tucked into his trousers (Image: WEST MIDLANDS POLICE)

A haunting photo captures a masked 12-year-old boy posing with a machete tucked into his trousers just hours before he and a pal stabbed a man to death.

The picture has emerged after the youngster and his mate, also 12, were both found guilty of a brutal knife attack on "loving and protective" Shawn Seesahai. They are believed to have become the youngest knife murderers in the UK and face sentencing at a later date.

One of the boys is seen wearing a grey hooded jumper with the black handle of the blade within touching distance of his chin. The killer menacingly peers down and tucks both of his hands into the waistband of his grey jogging bottoms in the terrifying snap.

Neither youngster can be named for legal reasons due to their age, but fresh details about their heinous crime have emerged - and can be reported. Snapchat messages after the butchering revealed one of the killers chillingly say: "It is what it is." In the group call log, recovered by police, the suspects are told that "everyone" is talking about the murder the previous night.

Shawn Seesahai was stabbed to death in a park (PA)

CCTV shows Shawn Seesahai moments before the machete attack

But West Midlands Police snagged both children after trawling CCTV, and officers found a machete under the bed of one of the youngsters in November last year. The last moments of Shawn, 19, were identified - and captured on CCTV footage - and show the man walk towards the park where he was killed in Bilston, West Midlands.

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Both boys were convicted of murder at Nottingham Crown Court and will be sentenced there at a later date. Speaking after the conviction, Jonathan Roe, senior crown prosecutor for CPS West Midlands, said: "Shawn Seesahai was an incredibly brave young man who had a world of opportunities at his feet. Shawn suffered traumatic injuries after being ruthlessly targeted by defendants who had a fixation with violence and were roaming the streets looking for a potential victim.

Both boys were convicted of murder at Nottingham Crown Court (WEST MIDLANDS POLICE)

"This was a horrifying and random act of brutality, perpetrated by two 12-year-olds who should not have been spending their time arming themselves with a machete and preparing to take a life. Today's conviction should send a clear message to those who feel it appropriate to arm themselves with knives or blades - no matter how you may try to justify it, you will face the consequences of your actions. All of our thoughts remain with Shawn's family and friends at this difficult time."

Shawn had only been in the UK for six months when the stabbing happened. Shawn's parents and sister travelled from Anguilla to see justice done for their son and revealed how they had been left heartbroken by his death. His mother, Maneshwary, said: "Shawn was such a loving son, he was so well-mannered, looked after us, was loving to everyone and very protective. He always said he wanted to work, he wanted his own house, his own car. He liked basketball and cricket, he loved those sports. He was always listening to music. He spent most of his time at home and didn't want to go out much."

Bradley Jolly