Third Teenager Convicted in Brutal Deptford Murder Over Stolen Bicycle
A third teenager has been found guilty of the vicious murder of a 21-year-old man during a violent confrontation over a stolen bicycle in Deptford. Jackson Uwagboe, aged 19, repeatedly stabbed Robert Robinson with a machete during what prosecutors described as a "brutal and sustained" attack on June 6, 2024.
Fatal Confrontation on Carteret Way
The deadly incident unfolded on Carteret Way in Deptford after tensions escalated between two groups with a history of conflict. Earlier that same day, Uwagboe had robbed a 17-year-old boy of his bicycle and phone on Deptford High Street. Robert Robinson, as part of a separate group, went to the home of Ryan Wedderburn in Windlass Place hoping to locate the thief.
When no one answered the door, some members of Robinson's group allegedly damaged two cars belonging to the Wedderburn family before leaving the scene. Shortly afterward, Uwagboe left the property with Wedderburn and Kirk Harris, all armed with machetes.
Chase and Deadly Attack
The trio walked to nearby Carteret Way, where Robinson, one of his friends, and their mother spotted them and attempted to flee. The mother was on the phone with emergency services at the time, reporting the earlier bicycle robbery. Robinson was chased down and overpowered by the group, suffering at least twelve blows during the attack.
Robert Robinson, who was unarmed, attempted to defend himself but succumbed to his severe injuries at the scene. The attackers fled as he lay bleeding to death in the road.
International Flight and Investigation
Just two days after the murder, Uwagboe traveled to Lagos, Nigeria, using a ticket purchased by his friend Eromosele Omoluogbe. The 24-year-old Omoluogbe spent £1,129.89 on the last-minute trip and accompanied Uwagboe to Heathrow Airport along with his brother.
Uwagboe remained hidden in Lagos for over six months before returning to London. Metropolitan Police officers arrested him on suspicion of murder at Gatwick Airport on February 25, 2025.
Complex Police Investigation
Detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime Command conducted an extensive investigation, reviewing hundreds of hours of CCTV footage, analyzing phone records, examining bank statements, and speaking with dozens of witnesses. DNA analysis linked a knife found after the murder to Kirk Harris, while a second knife recovered from the River Thames months later was connected to Ryan Wedderburn through CCTV evidence.
Both Harris and Wedderburn were previously convicted of murder and are currently serving life sentences. Uwagboe, of Hamilton Street in Deptford, was found guilty of murder at the Old Bailey on February 10, 2026. He was also convicted of robbery and possession of a bladed article.
Additional Conviction for Assisting Murderer
Eromosele Omoluogbe, of Tanners Hill in New Cross, was convicted of perverting the course of justice for his role in helping Uwagboe flee the country. Detective Inspector Neil Tovey, who led the investigation, emphasized the seriousness of assisting violent offenders to evade arrest.
"The conviction of Omoluogbe for perverting the course of justice reflects the seriousness of assisting a murderer to evade arrest," Tovey stated. "Anyone who chooses to help violent offenders avoid accountability is complicit in the harm caused and can expect to face the full force of the law."
Justice for the Robinson Family
Detective Inspector Tovey paid tribute to the Robinson family, who demonstrated "immense dignity" throughout the prolonged legal process. "Uwagboe's decision to flee the country significantly prolonged their search for justice and meant they were put through the pain through two trials," he explained.
The detective added: "Robert was subjected to a brutal and sustained attack by a group of men armed with knives. He was unarmed, already wounded, and on the ground when Uwagboe attacked him. His claims of self-defence were entirely without foundation."
Uwagboe and Omoluogbe will be sentenced at the Old Bailey on a date to be fixed. The case highlights ongoing concerns about knife crime in London communities, even as overall homicide levels in the city continue to decline.
