Man jailed 18 years for woman's death after machete threats

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 16:20 · Archive

Jaiden Hassan-Agard was convicted of manslaughter after Tia Langdon fell from a balcony while being threatened with a machete.

Jaiden Hassan-Agard was found guilty of the manslaughter of Tia Langdon at Winchester Crown Court. The 25-year-old died following a fall from a flat on Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, on 28 August 2025. Hassan-Agard, 20, was also convicted of actual bodily harm for breaking her nose, threatening to kill her, false imprisonment and making threats with an offensive weapon.

The court heard that Hassan-Agard had accused Ms Langdon and a second woman of stealing drugs from him before he threatened them with a machete. Judge Mrs Justice Tipples told Hassan-Agard: 'You terrorised her so much that she saw no option but to try to escape you by going over the balcony.' She added that it was clear Ms Langdon was fatally injured and he did nothing to help her.

The judge imposed an extended sentence, meaning Hassan-Agard will be subject to a period on licence for a further three years after completing his prison term. She said: 'I am satisfied you do pose a significant risk to the public of serious harm.' Hassan-Agard had previous convictions for the rape of a 12-year-old girl, actual bodily harm and grievous bodily harm committed when he was 15.

How it is being reported

• Machete-wielding drug dealer who terrified woman, 25, until she fell to her death from balcony trying to flee him is jailed for 18 yearsJaiden Hassan-Agard, 20, was found guilty of the manslaughter of Tia Langdon, 25, who died following the fall from the block of flats in Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, on August 28 2025.Daily Mail · 23 Oct, 16:56
• Drug dealer who ‘terrorised’ woman before she fell from balcony is jailed for killing herJaiden Hassan-Agard was found guilty of the manslaughter of Tia Langdon who died following the fall from the block of flats in Southampton in August 2025 (Picture: Hampshire Police/Press Association) A drug dealer who ‘terrorised’ a woman with a machete causing her to fall to her death from a…Metro · 23 Oct, 16:11
• Knifeman jailed for 18 years after woman, 25, plunges to her death from balconyJaiden Hassan-Agard was found guilty of the manslaughter of Tia Langdon after she fell from a flat balcony in SouthamptonThe Mirror · 23 Oct, 13:15

In this story: Jaiden Hassan-Agard · Tia Langdon · Southampton · Winchester Crown Court

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