A carefree British student was fatally stabbed near a canal in Amsterdam.

Danny Castledine, a 22-year-old British student, had his life tragically cut short during a trip to Amsterdam. Known for his carefree and happy-go-lucky personality, Danny was on his way to a music festival in Belgium with a friend when the incident occurred in June of 2022. He was fatally stabbed 44 times near the Singel canal, leaving behind a devastated family and community.

After an inquest in Nottingham, assistant coroner Nathanael Hartley determined that Danny's death was an unlawful killing, caused by multiple stab wounds. His sister, Chloe, spoke at the inquest, describing her brother as someone who simply wanted to enjoy life and travel. She shared that it was a shame his life ended in such a tragic way, in a foreign country where he had been excited to explore.

Danny's mother also shared her thoughts, expressing how she used to be frustrated with her son's laidback attitude, but now realizes that he truly lived life to the fullest in his 22 years. It seemed as though he knew he had a limited time on this earth and made the most of every moment.

The perpetrator, identified as Nongo B, was a Belgian national who was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter in a Dutch court. Detective constable Gina Farrell from Nottinghamshire Police shared details of Danny's movements leading up to the incident. He had become separated from his friend around 1am and was seen walking around the city center. It is believed that he met the defendant around 1:40-2:12am, and a clash occurred between them.

It was determined that the defendant carried out the attack on Danny before dragging him to a basement flat. One theory was that he was attempting to rob Danny, but there was no evidence to support this. Danny's body was discovered at the bottom of a set of stairs around 3:30am by a passerby. He had suffered defensive injuries and severe blood loss from a stab wound to his neck.

The post-mortem examination revealed that the other stab wounds also contributed to Danny's death through blood loss. The court was informed that the defendant was found in the south of Amsterdam, disorientated and covered in blood. He was arrested and taken to a police station, where his clothing was tested and found to have Danny's blood on it.

Detective constable Farrell also mentioned the possibility of a retrial for the defendant in the future. The coroner ended the hearing by offering his condolences to Danny's family and everyone who knew him. It was clear that Danny had a special ability to make friends and leave a lasting impact on those he met. His untimely death is a tragic loss for all who knew and loved him.

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