29/05/2026
A man who killed a much-loved son in a Nottingham underpass has been convicted of manslaughter.
Twenty-year-old Marley Gascoine died after suffering a single stab wound in the attack between Robin Hood Chase and Abbotsford Drive, St Ann’s, on 10 November 2025.
While his attacker, Matthew Smith, sped away on an electric bike, Marley stumbled from the underpass.
He collapsed outside an address in Abbotsford Drive and we were called at 12.50pm.
Despite the best efforts of passers-by, police and other first responders, Marley died from his injuries at the scene at 1.41pm.
A jury at Nottingham Crown Court has today found 20-year-old Smith guilty of manslaughter following a three-week trial.
He will be sentenced on 7 September 2026.
Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, who led the investigation, said: “Marley lost his life in deeply tragic and bleak circumstances after suffering a single stab wound to the chest.
"After months of falsely claiming he'd acted in self defence, Matthew Smith has now been convicted of manslaughter.
“His actions that day have not only taken Marley’s life but also ruined his own and those of many other people connected with both men.
“We see time and again how disagreements become more serious for all concerned simply because of the presence of a knife.
“The force’s work to educate young people about the dangers of carrying these weapons continues through the Sceptre campaigns and year-round work in schools and colleges.
“Our thoughts remain with Marley’s family who have behaved with great resilience and dignity throughout the court proceedings.
“The investigative team hopes this outcome in court at least allows them to begin the process of moving on from the ordeal they have been through.
“This was a very challenging investigation for all the officers who worked on it, but the whole team was determined to bring some peace to Marley's loved ones.”
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