A man was convicted of being the ringleader of a gang attack and robbery on a cricket team manager.

Jahkiel Samuels, 24, was recognised by victim Tareek Somner, 28, during the incident last April.

Mr. Somner gave evidence last month of how Samuels led a group of seven men who took him hostage in his own car then beat and robbed him.

The defendant was convicted by Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo this afternoon, and remanded into custody until he’s sentenced on March 25.

One of the other robbers, Troy Burgess, 21, pleaded guilty before the trial began and was jailed for two years.

See tomorrow’s edition of The Royal Gazette for the full story.