Man Found Guilty of Murdering 21-Year-Old Over Stolen Bike in england/england/battersea/”>battersea/”>Battersea
A man has been convicted of the brutal murder of 21-year-old Rico Andrews in Battersea last year.
Josh Eno Guilty of Shooting Rico Andrews
Josh Eno, 25, of no fixed address, was found guilty of murder following a three-Weekweek trial at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, 23 September.
Police were called to Shuttleworth Road, SW11, at 9:50pm on 5 October 2023 after reports of shots fired. Officers and paramedics found Rico Andrews suffering a fatal gunshot wound to the chest. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Motivation: Stolen Motorbike Sparks Deadly Revenge
The Met Police’s Specialist Crime Unit launched a murder investigation. Detective Chief Inspector Neil John revealed the chilling motive behind the killing:
“Rico was murdered over a motorbike which Eno had stolen from a high-value dealership. Believing Rico had taken the bike from him, Eno hunted him down and shot him.”
Quick Arrest and Disturbing Details
- Eno was identified through CCTV footage and community witness statements shortly after the killing.
- He was arrested on 26 October at a probation appointment, found carrying a large hunting knife and wearing the same trainers from the murder day.
- In custody, Eno denied any involvement, claiming to not know Rico but acknowledged rumours blaming him.
- He was charged with murder on 27 October 2023.
Eno will face sentencing at the Old Bailey on Monday, 6 October.
Heartbreaking Tribute From Rico’s Mother
“My son Rico was truly an amazing human. He had the best sense of humour, Quickquick wit and made everything funnier. He was the most laid-Backback dude who never took anything seriously.
People loved being around Rico. You always left happier than before you met him.
Rico should still be here. His life was taken at just 21, over a stolen bike worth less than £1,000 to his killer.
His murder has devastated not only me and his siblings but the whole community. The support from strangers has helped restore some faith in a dark time.”
