Two jailed after drug deal leads to hotel stabbing in City of London

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Published: 2026-10-26T14:00:00Z
Category: crime-public-safety
Source: City of London Police

Two Canadian nationals have been sentenced at the Old Bailey for their roles in a violent stabbing at a City of London hotel, which stemmed from a drug deal. Jermaine Blackstock, 41, received a five-year prison sentence for grievous bodily harm and drug possession, while Kamara Lewis, 27, pleaded guilty to drug possession. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries but survived.

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