Trevin Campbell sentenced to life after Brixton silent‑disco murder
The 35‑year‑old was given a minimum 30‑year term following a trial that relied on CCTV, phone data and ballistics evidence
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A London court sentenced Trevin Campbell, 35, of Harrington Road, South Norwood, to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 30 years for the fatal shooting of 32‑year‑old Gary Mayhew. The verdict was delivered on 25 August 2026 after a two‑week trial at Croydon Crown Court, as reported by This Is Local London.
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Metropolitan Police investigators assembled a case that combined closed‑circuit television images, records of Campbell’s mobile phone activity and specialist ballistics testing. Detectives said the video captured a man matching Campbell’s description moving away from the silent‑disco venue on Belinda Road shortly after the gunshot was heard. Mobile data placed Campbell’s device near the scene at the relevant time. Ballistics experts linked the recovered pistol to the bullet recovered from Mayhew’s leg wounds.
Arrest and court proceedings
Four days after the shooting, police intercepted Campbell at Gatwick Airport as he attempted to board a flight bound for Jamaica. He was taken into custody and later re‑charged in December 2025, following a renewed evidential review, according to This Is Local London. Campbell entered a plea of not guilty at Croydon Magistrates’ Court before the case proceeded to Crown Court, where a jury found him guilty on 21 August 2026.
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Police received a report of the incident on Masons Avenue on August 17, 2026.
"Through detailed CCTV analysis, forensic examination and expert witness evidence, we were able to demonstrate Campbell's responsibility for Gary's murder and ensure he was brought to justice,"
Emma Sharp, Detective Inspector, Metropolitan Police
Impact on community safety
The conviction underscores the Metropolitan Police’s focus on tackling gun crime in south London. Police spokespersons noted that the case illustrates how coordinated use of technology can link a suspect to a violent incident, even when the offence occurs in a crowded public setting. Local residents were reminded that the police continue to monitor illegal firearm activity and encourage anyone with information to contact the force.
Questions this report answers
+What was the sentence given to Trevin Campbell?
Trevin Campbell received a life sentence with a minimum term of 30 years. He will remain in prison for at least three decades before any consideration of parole, reflecting the seriousness of the murder conviction.
+How was Campbell arrested after the shooting?
Police stopped Campbell at Gatwick Airport four days after the Brixton shooting as he tried to board a flight to Jamaica. He was detained, later re‑charged, and brought before the courts, according to the reporting by This Is Local London.
+What evidence did police use to secure the conviction?
Investigators combined CCTV footage showing a suspect leaving the silent‑disco area, mobile phone location data placing Campbell near the scene, and expert ballistics analysis linking the weapon to the fatal bullet. The integrated evidence convinced the jury of his guilt.
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