Man who ‘knifed Brit vacationer’ in Amsterdam faces 14 yr sentence

A Belgian man accused of fatally stabbing a British vacationer in Amsterdam’s metropolis centre is going through as much as 14 years in jail.

Danny Castledine, a 22-year-old pupil at Leeds Beckett University, met a tragic finish lower than 24 hours after arriving on a weekend journey along with his good friend within the fashionable European vacation spot on June 1, 2022.    

The pupil from Nottinghamshire was discovered with 30 stab wounds and 14 lacerations, having suffered a violent assault within the early hours of the morning. 

Dutch prosecutors on Friday pushed for a harsh sentence for 24-year-old suspect Nongo B., who was allegedly captured in safety footage strolling with Castledine alongside the banks of the Singel canal moments earlier than his demise. 

Danny Castledine, a 22-year-old pupil at Leeds Beckett University, met a tragic finish lower than 24 hours after arriving on a weekend journey along with his good friend within the fashionable European vacation spot on June 1, 2022

Danny Castledine was a fun-loving pupil who cherished to journey, his household stated

Belgian suspect Nongo B. was allegedly captured in safety footage strolling with Castledine alongside the banks of the Singel canal moments earlier than his demise

Investigators revealed that Nongo was discovered to have ingested a big amount of medicine upon his arrest and had traces of Catledine’s blood on his clothes and footwear, main police to attach him to the crime scene.

Footage revealed by investigators reportedly confirmed an intoxicated Castledine with Nongo round 2.12am.  

The pair had been then captured by CCTV by the Singel some half-hour later, the place Nongo is claimed to have carried out a savage assault with a blade.

He is claimed to have dragged Castledine’s physique to the roadside in an try to eliminate proof earlier than fleeing the scene.

Castledine’s physique was found by horrified revellers round 3.30am, prosecutors stated.

Paramedics had been referred to as to the scene however had been unable to revive the Englishman.  

Danny Castledine, a 22-year-old pupil at Leeds Beckett University, died after the incident on the Singel on June 1, 2022

Singel canal in Amsterdam

Heartfelt tributes to Castledine poured in weeks and months after his demise.

The pupil, who was in his ultimate yr at Leeds Beckett University on the time of his demise, was described by his devastated household as a journey fanatic who had explored 23 nations in his lifetime.

His household recalled Danny’s ardour for holidays, music festivals, and trend.

‘Danny had a protracted listing of locations that he wished to go to sooner or later. One of these was to the Bahamas to swim with pigs. His ambition was to work on and promote music festivals as a profession, and doubtless reside overseas,’ an announcement stated.

‘When again at dwelling in Mansfield, he could be out along with his schooldays buddies, and becoming in shifts at McDonalds to fund his extravagant life-style. 

‘He additionally had a significant ardour for trend, and thought nothing of spending massive on designer gear, from t-shirts to trainers.’

A fundraising web page arrange by Danny’s ex-girlfriend, Ashleigh Hufton, aimed to boost consciousness concerning the devastating impression of knife crime and supply funds for sufferer help. 

The preliminary purpose of £2,400 was surpassed in simply 4 hours, main Hufton to extend the goal to £15,000.

The complete raised presently stands at £14,820.