Man jailed for life for Twickenham station murder
Dino Donaldson sentenced to minimum 23 years for killing Anojan Gnaneswaran over drug deal.
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Dino Donaldson has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years for the murder of Anojan Gnaneswaran. The killing occurred at Strawberry Hill station in Twickenham in January 2024. Donaldson was found guilty of murder by a unanimous jury verdict at the Old Bailey.
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The Old Bailey heard that the fatal incident stemmed from a dispute over a drug deal. Anojan Gnaneswaran, a 21-year-old student, was attacked on the platform and chased onto the railway tracks by Donaldson. The argument involved a transaction of £50 for 10 MDMA tablets. Gnaneswaran died at the scene shortly after midnight on 9 January 2024. Donaldson, who was 19 at the time of the attack, was later recorded bragging about the stabbing. He was found by police hiding in a cupboard at his home three days after the incident.
During the arrest at Donaldson's residence, officers found 74 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin. The drugs had an estimated street value of more than £1,000. Donaldson had denied the murder charge but was convicted by the jury following his trial.
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+Why was Dino Donaldson jailed?
Dino Donaldson was jailed for life with a minimum term of 23 years for the murder of Anojan Gnaneswaran. The killing took place at Strawberry Hill station in January 2024 following a dispute over a drug deal.
+What was the motive for the murder?
The motive for the attack was a drug deal involving £50 for 10 MDMA tablets. An argument over this transaction led to the fatal stabbing of Anojan Gnaneswaran at the station.
+Where and when did the murder occur?
The murder of Anojan Gnaneswaran by Dino Donaldson occurred at Strawberry Hill station in Twickenham. The incident took place in January 2024.
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