Niraj Amaidas

Niraj Amaidas has been involved in significant public criminal proceedings in the UK related to the death of Cameron Devlin in Brighton in December 2019.

Key Facts and Dates:

• Incident Date: In the early hours of December 21, 2019, Cameron Devlin was assaulted in North Street, Brighton, after an altercation with a group of men. He was repeatedly kicked after falling to the ground.
• Victim's Death: Devlin sustained a serious shoulder injury and a facial laceration. He died five days later, on December 26, 2019, from sepsis that developed as a complication of the injury.
• Arrest and Charges: Niraj Amaidas, then 24 (now 25), of Colwyn Close, Crawley, and Oliver Priddle, then 25 (now 26), of Peacock Lane, Brighton, were charged with murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. The Crown Prosecution Service authorized these charges on August 13, 2025, following an extensive and complex investigation.
• Court Appearances:
• Amaidas and Priddle appeared at Lewes Crown Court, where they were granted bail despite the murder charge, due to the significant delays in the case.
• A four-week trial began on June 3, 2026, at Brighton Crown Court.
• Verdict: On July 7, 2026, the jury found both Niraj Amaidas and Oliver Priddle not guilty of murder and manslaughter. However, they were found guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
• Sentencing: On July 10, 2026, Niraj Amaidas was sentenced to three years in prison, suspended for three years. He was also required to undertake 10 days of rehabilitation activity. Oliver Priddle received a suspended sentence of two years and nine months.

The court concluded that while Amaidas and Priddle were responsible for the assault, they were not culpable for Cameron Devlin's death.