Dellan Charles sentenced to life for murder in London

Dellan Charles, 23, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Sean O'Neill in Hayes, west London, on May 18, 2023. Charles chased O'Neill and stabbed him multiple times while shouting "die die die." The attack followed an altercation between rival groups and occurred in broad daylight. Charles was arrested 10 months later in Coventry after a lengthy manhunt and was convicted of murder in December 2024. At his sentencing, Charles was ordered to serve a minimum of 23 years. O'Neill's family described him as a kind and sociable person, expressing their ongoing grief over his loss.