Luis Gabriel Guembes murder trial
Two teenagers pleaded not guilty on June 26, 2026, to the murder of 15-year-old Luis Gabriel Guembes, who was fatally stabbed on January 19, 2026, in a woodland area off Lido Road in Stoke Park, Guildford. As of June 26, 2026, the two boys are scheduled for trial in October. An inquest on January 29, 2026, revealed the provisional cause of death as a stab wound to the back of his abdomen. Guembes, a pupil at All Hallows Catholic School, was formally identified on January 22, 2026, with tributes highlighting him as 'football-loving' and 'bright'.
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Two teenagers plead not guilty to murder of Luis Gabriel Guembes, trial set for October
Two teenagers have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Luis Gabriel Guembes. The boys are scheduled for trial in October.
January 2026 — 5 developments
Inquest reveals stab wound as provisional cause of death for Luis Gabriel Guembes
An inquest revealed the provisional cause of death for Luis Gabriel Guembes as a stab wound to the back of his abdomen.
Teenagers charged in Guembes murder to appear in court February 23
The next court appearance for the two teenagers charged with Luis Gabriel Guembes' murder is scheduled for Monday, February 23.
Teenage Boys Charged With Murder Remanded in Custody at Guildford Crown Court
The two teenage boys charged with murder appeared at Guildford Crown Court as scheduled and were remanded in custody until a further hearing.
Luis Gabriel Guembes identified; GoFundMe launched for funeral expenses
Luis Gabriel Guembes was formally identified. Tributes poured in for the 'football-loving' and 'bright' teenager, who was a pupil at All Hallows Catholic School. A GoFundMe was set up by a family friend to help cover funeral expenses.
Luis Gabriel Guembes, 15, fatally stabbed in Guildford woodland
Luis Gabriel Guembes, 15, was fatally stabbed in a woodland area off Lido Road in Stoke Park, Guildford, around 6:10 PM. Despite efforts from police, paramedics, and the public, he was pronounced dead at the scene.