Delivery cyclist found not guilty of murdering schoolboy Josh Dunne

George Gonzaga Bento, who spent over 500 days in custody, was also acquitted of two charges of assault causing harm and of producing a knife in a manner likely to intimidate others

George Gonzaga Bento leaving the Central Criminal Court after being acquitted of the murder of Josh Dunne. Picture: Collins Courts

A food delivery cyclist who has spent over 500 days in custody accused of the murder of 16-year-old Josh Dunne has been cleared by a unanimous Central Criminal Court jury of any offence in relation to the fatal stabbing.

The jury accepted George Gonzaga Bento's position that he was acting in self-defence after being attacked by a gang when he and a colleague tried to retrieve a stolen bike.