Two men have been locked-up for killing a drinking-acquaintance when an all-day session turned ugly after one of them insulted the other’s girlfriend.
Victim Stephen Ramsey, 33, (pic.top) suffered fatal multiple stab wounds after agreeing to back-up his aggrieved friend at a clear-the-air meeting arranged after the row.
Ricky Fogden, 28, (pic.middle) of The Vale, Acton, West London received a life sentence – with a 24-year minimum – after he was convicted of murder and grievous bodily harm.
Paul Moles, 32, (pic.bottom) of Layton road, Brentford received nine years for manslaughter and grievous bodily harm.
The victim was stabbed on November 28, last year in Brook Lane North, Brentford along with his friend Scott Jennings, 31, who was upset about Fogden calling his girlfriend a "fat slag."
Initially Mr. Ramsey and Mr. Jennings – who suffered wounds to his back - did not realise they had been stabbed during the midnight showdown and walked a short distance before calling 999.
Mr. Ramsey died at the scene and Mr. Jennings received treatment for his injuries in hospital and was discharged.
Earlier in the day all four men were drinking in the Princess Royal pub, Brentford when Forgden insulted Mr. Jennings’ girlfriend and he phoned the defendants later to sort things out.
Fogden and Moles arrived armed with knives and stabbed both victims.
A few hours after the killing Paul Moles gave himself up at Hounslow police station and was arrested.
He made no comment in interview but later claimed to have acted as peacemaker.
Detective Inspector John McQuade of the Homicide and Serious Crime Command said: “The two defendants went to this meeting armed with weapons and with the joint intention of using violence to sort out a problem.
“This case demonstrates that nobody wins in this situation, and, that with the dedication and skills of specially trained detectives, you will get caught.”
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