The 28-Second Tragedy of John Soyoye | Manchester News

In a shocking 28-second street massacre during London’s second lockdown, 16-year-old rapper and college student John Soyoye was brutally stabbed to death in a gang feud sparked by a viral social media video. As alleged leader of M40, John had filmed rival gang RTD — a move that ignited deadly retaliation. Armed with a machete and outnumbered, he was overwhelmed in the chaos. Years later, justice still lingers: multiple trials, overturned convictions, and four fugitives extradited from Portugal who pleaded guilty to manslaughter — though none pulled the trigger. The case remains a haunting symbol of youth violence, social media’s volatile power, and the long, winding road to accountability.

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