Freed Killer Stabs Another Man in Brutal London Attack Just Minutes From His Previous Crime

A convicted killer who was released from prison early after serving time for a fatal stabbing has been jailed for life again after carrying out another shocking knife attack in London.

Reece Williams, 30, repeatedly stabbed 27-year-old Shaquille Coote in an unprovoked assault on Beaconsfield Street in King’s Cross on September 15, 2025. The attack lasted just eight seconds, but left Coote with life-changing injuries.

CCTV footage showed Williams standing over his defenseless victim and repeatedly striking him in the head and body with a knife. After the attack, Williams’ brother, Darrell Williams, drove him away from the scene.

Prosecutors told Wood Green Crown Court that investigators examined hundreds of hours of CCTV footage to identify the brothers and establish their roles. Footage showed Darrell driving along York Way before stopping near the scene. Reece got out of the vehicle to attack Coote, and his brother returned to collect him around five minutes later.

Both men were arrested nine days later and were still wearing clothing associated with the attack, according to the prosecution.

Reece and Darrell Williams both admitted grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a knife. Reece was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 12 years before he can be considered for release. Darrell received a prison sentence of at least eight years.

The case has attracted particular attention because Reece had previously been convicted over the fatal stabbing of 20-year-old Marcel Campbell in Islington in May 2018.

Campbell was attacked on May 21 that year and died at the scene. Williams was sentenced to 12 years in prison for manslaughter in December 2018, but was released early before carrying out the 2025 assault.

The two attacks took place in the same general area of north London, approximately a ten-minute walk apart.

Campbell’s aunt, Lynette, previously spoke about the devastating impact of his death, describing him as a loving father whose children meant everything to him.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarb Kaur said the latest attack was violent and unprovoked, leaving Coote fighting for his life. She praised investigators for identifying both brothers and bringing them before the courts.

The case has raised fresh questions about the consequences of early release for serious violent offenders, particularly after Williams went on to commit another life-changing knife attack following his earlier conviction.

Source: DAILYMAIL