# London machete murder sentencing

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/london-machete-murder-sentencing
> Updated: 2026-10-02T03:16:09.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Three men were sentenced to life imprisonment at Southwark Crown Court for the murder of Gregory Catillo Volquez. The attack occurred in a north London car park in Haringey on January 13, 2025, where the defendants used a machete, a “Rambo” knife, and a hospital crutch to assault the victim. 

The judge characterized the incident as a “truly wicked crime” involving violence that was “grossly disproportionate to any threat he could have posed.” Benito Ramirez Kones and Luiggi Perelli Santana received minimum terms of 23 years, while Carlos Akum Metumbe was sentenced to a minimum of 22 years.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Three men charged with machete attacks in George Town

Three men pleaded not guilty in George Town to charges of causing grievous hurt with a machete against two victims in August. They face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/three-men-charged-with-machete-attacks-in-george-town

### 2026-09-05: Three men jailed for life for London machete murder

Three men received life sentences for the 2025 murder of Gregory Catillo Volquez in Haringey, London, following a violent attack involving knives and a machete.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/three-men-jailed-for-life-for-london-machete-murder

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