A Huddersfield teen claims he acted in self-defense during a violent incident, denying murder charges while standing trial alongside another accused.
The teen, whose name is kept secret, says he was scared of David Hunt, who had a hammer. The court heard there was a lot of blood.
Dean Dawkins, 20, is also on trial for the murder of Hunt. He admits his DNA was on the knife but insists he never touched it during the attack. Both he and the teen have admitted to dealing drugs but deny the murder charge.
Two women are also involved in this case, facing charges related to drug dealing. The prosecution says Hunt was stabbed multiple times in a violent attack at a house used for selling drugs.
They claim the two teens were waiting for Hunt and ambushed him when he tried to enter the house. Hunt suffered nine stab wounds and collapsed outside.
The teen admitted to stabbing Hunt but says he was just trying to protect himself. The prosecution argues that the attack was planned and brutal.
The court heard that the teen went to the police days later, saying he was scared of Hunt. He described how Hunt tried to break in and how he felt threatened.
The prosecution claims the teen’s story is made up and that he and Dawkins were working together. They say the attack was excessive and meant to cause serious harm.
Dawkins claims he only touched the knife earlier to look at it. The court also heard about a drug operation linked to the defendants, with connections to London.
On the day of the incident, Hunt went to buy drugs but ended up being attacked. He tried to escape but was repeatedly stabbed.
Witnesses say he was heard saying he wasn’t doing anything as he was attacked. The prosecution presented evidence of blood spatter and CCTV footage showing the violent encounter.
After the attack, Hunt staggered out but sadly died later at the hospital. The trial is expected to last about three weeks as more details unfold.
