Oliver Priddle

Oliver Priddle, a 26-year-old from Brighton, has been involved in significant legal proceedings in the UK related to an assault that led to the death of 34-year-old Cameron Devlin in December 2019.

Key Facts and Timeline:

• December 21, 2019: Cameron Devlin was assaulted in North Street, Brighton, after being woken by a group of men. He sustained a serious shoulder injury and a facial laceration, and was repeatedly kicked after falling to the ground.
• December 26, 2019: Devlin tragically died five days later due to sepsis, a complication of his injuries.
• January 2020: Oliver Priddle was among five men arrested in connection with the incident, though three others were later released without charge.
• August 13, 2025: Following an extensive and complex investigation, the Crown Prosecution Service authorized charges against Oliver Priddle and Niraj Amaidas.
• Charges: Both Priddle and Amaidas were initially charged with murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Priddle also faced a charge of possessing a Class C drug.
• September 25, 2025: Priddle and Amaidas were due to appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court.
• May 18, 2026: A pre-trial review for Oliver Priddle's case (Reference 47CC5367619) was scheduled at Lewes Crown Court.
• June 3, 2026: A four-week trial began at Brighton Crown Court.
• July 7, 2026: The jury found both Oliver Priddle and Niraj Amaidas guilty of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. They were acquitted of murder and manslaughter, as the jury concluded they were not culpable for Devlin's death.
• July 10, 2026: Priddle and Amaidas were sentenced at Brighton Crown Court. Oliver Priddle, 26, of Peacock Lane, Brighton, received a sentence of two years and nine months imprisonment, suspended for two years and nine months. He was also required to undertake 10 days of rehabilitation activity. At the time of the incident in 2019, Priddle was 19 years old.