Teen Killer of Alfie Lewis Named and Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Bardia Shojaeifard, who was 14 when he stabbed 15-year-old Alfie Lewis to death in Leeds, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 13 years. The incident occurred in November 2023 outside a primary school, witnessed by other students. Shojaeifard claimed self-defense but was found guilty of murder by a jury at Leeds Crown Court. The anonymity order protecting his identity was lifted by Mr Justice Cotter, who emphasized the need for public discourse on knife crime among youth. Alfie's family expressed their heartbreak, with his mother and brother sharing poignant memories and tributes in court. The judge highlighted the broader societal question of how such a tragedy could occur despite the attacker coming from a seemingly normal background.