Not everyone is cut out to be a killer. It calls for prudence, cold blood, and a zero-tolerance attitude. None of these characteristics applied to Ramarni Spencer and Pharrell McLennon, two British youths who erred in committing a crime and attempted to flee to Alicante.

The two criminals were deemed dangerous for trying to kill another young man in Nottingham, even though they were only eighteen. Despite the fact that their victim was only a few meters away, they were unsuccessful in their endeavour.

The young man, who was riding an electronic bicycle on May 5th, 2024, was shot by Spencer and McLennon and barely escaped. The incident was captured on video in one of the stores.

A store employee first reported hearing what appeared to be a gunshot, which prompted police to call the police. When a retailer later discovered a damaged window, an on-scene investigation revealed that a missile was responsible for the damage.

Upon examining CCTV footage, detectives found that a group of youths had assembled at the shopping complex at approximately 3:25 p.m. In the video, two young males on an electric bike are seen drawing their weapons and shooting at another individual who is also on a bike.

According to Nottinghamshire Police Inspector Chris Berryman, the incident took place on a spring afternoon in a crowded shopping district. “Terrified onlookers sought refuge in shops, while Spencer and McLennon showed no concern for their safety,” according to him.

No pedestrians or customers were hurt in spite of the risk. “Their reckless decision to pull out firearms and fire them meant they were lucky not to cause serious injury or worse,” said the official.

Absence of escape

Both young men purchased plane tickets with the goal of hiding in Alicante and avoiding punishment following the unsuccessful burglary. But two days later, while placing an order at a Burger King in the East Midlands Airport departures area, they were taken into custody.

After identifying them as suspects, detectives planned an operation to apprehend them before they boarded their aircraft to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández airport, which the agents documented.

The suspects were forced to confess to the crime and enter a guilty plea to possessing weapons with intent to endanger life due to the overwhelming evidence. The attack’s weapons, however, have not been located.

Both have been found guilty, and Nottinghamshire Police have released video of the criminals’ arrest and sentence. Spencer and McLennon were given a cumulative term of 23 and a half years in jail when they appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on January 24.

According to a British police spokesperson, “when officers showed up and arrested them in the departures area of the airport, it must have been a nasty shock for them.”

McLennon was given a 13-year sentence extension. He will be on probation for the next three years and in pretrial custody for the first 10.

In contrast, Spencer received a lengthy sentence of 10 and a half years. After serving the first seven and a half years in prison, he will be placed on probation for three years. Both will be housed in a juvenile prison facility to fulfil their respective sentences.