Kevan Thakrar, a serving prisoner convicted of triple murder in 2009, was acquitted of 2 counts of attempt murder and 3 counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent relating to attacks on prison officers in HMP Frankland, Durham. His defense argued that his actions were in self defense due to bullying, racism, and a previous attack he suffered in prison. With evidence highlighting issues within the prison system, his legal team from Bark & Co Solicitors successfully secured his acquittal.

1. R V THAKRAR - CLIENT
ACQUITTED

2. Bark & Co Solicitors have successfully secured the
acquittal of Kevan Thakrar. Our client is a serving
prisoner having previously been convicted of triple
murder in 2009.
Kevan Thakrar was charged with 2 counts of attempt
murder and 3 counts of causing grievous bodily harm
with intent. All allegations related to attacks on prison
officers in HMP Frankland, Durham.

3. Giving evidence, Kevan Thakrar informed the jury that he
suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder following an
attack on him by officers within the prison system. His
defence centred around the bullying and racism that he
has sustained whilst in the prison system and that his
actions were in self defence.
The Solicitor instructed, Marie Bourke, along with a
dedicated defence team from Bark & Co, sought and
succeeded in obtaining information which severely
undermined the prosecution case and highlighted the
torturous regime which is alive within the prison
system. Great lengths were taken to secure evidence from
legal professionals, professionals within the medical field,
as well as serving prisoners