Robert Lainsbury

Robert Lainsbury has been involved in significant criminal proceedings in the UK, most notably his conviction for the murder of Lynford Brewster. He also has a more recent, separate court appearance scheduled for a plea hearing.

Murder of Lynford Brewster:

• Incident Date: Lynford Brewster was fatally stabbed on June 12, 2016, in Llanedeyrn, Cardiff. He suffered multiple stab wounds, including a fatal one to his back.
• Charges and Initial Arrest: Robert Lainsbury, then 22 and from Kidderminster, was charged with murder and remanded in custody. He appeared at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on June 21, 2016.
• First Trial and Conviction: Lainsbury, along with Jake Whelan and Dwayne Edgar, was found guilty of murder at Cardiff Crown Court in December 2016. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 30 years. The court heard that Lainsbury had previous convictions, including for wounding with intent, burglary, theft, robbery, battery, and possessing a knife.
• Appeal and Retrial: The convictions were quashed in July 2018 by the Court of Appeal, and a retrial was ordered. This was due to a detective concealing her relationship with a juror during the first trial.
• Retrial and Second Conviction: At a retrial in Bristol Crown Court, Lainsbury, then 25 and from Worcester, and his co-defendants were again found guilty of Lynford Brewster's murder in March 2019.
• Sentence: Robert Lainsbury received a life sentence with a minimum term of 26 years. He was not present in court for this sentencing. The court noted a significant degree of planning and premeditation in the attack.

Other Legal Proceedings:

• Cambridge Magistrates' Court (2026): Robert Lainsbury has a public court record for a "Plea" hearing scheduled for June 4, 2026, at Cambridge Magistrates' Court. The case reference is 35NT1520525. The nature of the charges for this specific hearing is not detailed in the available information.