self-defence

Hochman argued that the brothers' claims of self-defence was part of a litany of "lies."

During the trial, Wilson, of Napier Road, Leytonstone, east London, claimed he acted in self-defence, telling jurors: "I just regret that somebody's life was taken while I was trying to defend mine."

Lester and his lawyers said he was acting in self-defence and thought the teenager was trying to break into his home.

Det Insp Lydia George, senior investigating officer, described Ricotta as "calculating, controlling and violent" and said "his claims of self-defence were completely dismantled by the evidence our officers compiled for this case".

Lester and his lawyers said that he was acting in self-defence and thought the teenager was trying to break into his home.