The case
Momodou Bobb was sentenced for murdering Ndata Bobb in Edinburgh. Police were called to a disturbance at a Restalrig Avenue property around 1am on 28 August 2025.
Evidence and court findings
Emergency services took the 43-year-old woman to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where she died a short time later. Police Scotland described the impact on her family and friends and the support offered to the community. Its sentencing statement did not provide a full trial narrative, so this account does not add an unverified motive or further circumstances.
The sentence
At the High Court in Edinburgh on 19 May 2026, Bobb received life imprisonment with a minimum of 16 years and eight months. The stated minimum should not be read as a fixed release date.
Sources and case status
This dated report records the sentence imposed. It does not establish a present prison location or release date.
By Street Crime UK · Source record checked 21 October 2026.
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