Khalid Mokadeh [2019] EWCA Crim 1242

The applicant was convicted of manslaughter by reason of loss of control and received an extended sentence of 30 years, the custodial term being 27 years. He also pleaded guilty to three counts of possession of a blade (2 years on each concurrent), wounding with intent (7 years and 6 months concurrent) and a further wounding with intent (3 years and 6 months concurrent).

In sentencing the judge referred to the fact a knife was used to attack three people on three occasions over a relatively brief period, which demonstrated that he was dangerous. The grounds of appeal complained that the starting point was too high, insufficient regard was given to mitigating features and effectively made sentences consecutive offending against the principle of totality. The single judge and the Court found no merit in any of the grounds and refused the application.