Asylum seeker jailed for at least 29 years for murdering Walsall hotel worker

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Matthew WeaverJanuary 30, 2026 at 03:41 PM

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In October 2024, Sudanese asylum seeker Deng Chol Majek murdered Rhiannon Whyte, a hotel worker, at Bescot Stadium station in Walsall. Majek, who had arrived in the UK via small boat less than three months prior, stabbed Whyte 23 times with a screwdriver after she finished her shift at the Park Inn where he was residing. Whyte died in hospital three days later. Majek was convicted of murder and possessing an offensive weapon and sentenced to a minimum of 29 years in prison. The judge cited the attack's "vicious brutality" and Majek's lack of explanation for his actions. Outside the court, demonstrations took place, and far-right activist Tommy Robinson was present.

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Tommy Robinson 30% Wolverhampton crown court 35% Park Inn 40% Sudan 50% Bescot Stadium station 50% UK 60% Walsall ×270% Rhiannon Whyte ×890% Deng Chol Majek ×995%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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