SIOBHAN GREY KC AND RICHARD VARDON SECURE NOT GUILTY VERDICTS IN MURDER TRIAL


31st Mar 2023

Siobhan Grey KC and Richard Vardon represented Suhayl Suleman, who was found Not Guilty following a four-week murder trial at Preston Crown Court this week.

The Crown had alleged that Suhayl Suleman had arranged and organised a shooting which mistakenly killed a young woman on the street in Blackburn. Mr Suleman was unanimously found Not Guilty on all charges of murder and attempted murder following a trial at Preston Crown Court.

Seven people had previously been convicted of murder and attempted murder. A co-defendant was convicted of both charges.

Siobhan Grey KC and Richard Vardon from 18 St John Street Chambers were instructed by Paolo Passerini from Forbes solicitors.


For further information on Siobhan and Richard, along with other members of the Criminal Department, please contact a member of the criminal clerking team on 0161 278 8262 or crime@18sjs.com.