Tears and bravery of the grieving sister who faced her brother's killer
Kerry-Anne Gibson paid tribute to her brother Kailem moments before his killer was jailed
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Martin Davies had 42 previous convictions including for violence.
"Davies had 42 previous convictions including for violence."
Kailem Gibson was allowed to sleep in a 'cupboard' in a flat at Gilmerton Drive in exchange for dealing drugs.
"Davies allowed Kailem and his girlfriend, who had previously been homeless, to sleep in a 'cupboard' in a flat at Gilmerton Drive in Newton Heath."
"In return for no longer being homeless, Kailem was required to deal and deliver drug deals."
Martin Davies was sentenced to 23 years in prison for the manslaughter of Kailem Gibson on March 16, 2026.
"Members of the family clapped and shouted 'yes' as Davies was handed an extended prison sentence of 23 years."
Martin Davies was dealing spice at the time of the attack.
"Sentencing, Judge Patrick Field KC told Davies at the time of the attack he was dealing spice and that his victim was 'working as a runner' for him in his drug dealing operation."
Martin Davies was acquitted of murder but convicted of manslaughter.
"He was acquitted of murder following a trial in February."
"A jury convicted him of manslaughter."
Martin Davies stabbed Kailem Gibson at least 13 times during a violent confrontation in August 2025.
"Davies, 36, overpowered Kailem Gibson, 28, during a fight in a flat and stabbed his victim at least 13 times."
Martin Davies told police 'He deserved it!' when arrested for the killing.
"When he was later arrested, as he was escorted to a police cell Davies told police: 'He deserved it!'"
Kailem Gibson was working as a runner in Martin Davies's drug dealing operation.
"Sentencing, Judge Patrick Field KC told Davies at the time of the attack he was dealing spice and that his victim was 'working as a runner' for him in his drug dealing operation."