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13/02/2008
Newlove Killer 'May Appeal'
One of the gang convicted of killing father-of-three Garry Newlove is considering launching an appeal against his sentence, it has been reported.
Adam Swellings, 19, from Crewe, was jailed for life on Monday, along with 17-year-old Stephen Sorton from Warrington and 16-year-old Jordan Cunliffe, formerly of Warrington.
Swellings was ordered to serve a minimum sentence of 17 years, while Sorton and Cunliffe received minimum sentences of 15 years and 12 years respectively.
Swellings' solicitor, Patrick Heald, said that his client's sentence was more than parliament's recommendation of 15 years for similar crimes and said that Swellings would consider appealing against the conviction and sentence.
Mr Newlove, 47, was attacked by a gang of youths outside his home in Warrington, Cheshire, on August 10 last year when he went to confront them about vandalism to vehicles in his street.
During the trial, the court heard how he was kicked "like a football" in front of his wife and daughters. He suffered massive head injuries and died two days later in hospital.
On Tuesday, 'The Sun' newspaper printed an interview with Mr Newlove's widow Helen, in which she called for the death penalty for her husband's killers. She told the newspaper: "If we had the electric chair like in America, I'd watch them fry without the slightest feeling of sympathy. It's an eye for an eye in my book."
(KMcA)
Adam Swellings, 19, from Crewe, was jailed for life on Monday, along with 17-year-old Stephen Sorton from Warrington and 16-year-old Jordan Cunliffe, formerly of Warrington.
Swellings was ordered to serve a minimum sentence of 17 years, while Sorton and Cunliffe received minimum sentences of 15 years and 12 years respectively.
Swellings' solicitor, Patrick Heald, said that his client's sentence was more than parliament's recommendation of 15 years for similar crimes and said that Swellings would consider appealing against the conviction and sentence.
Mr Newlove, 47, was attacked by a gang of youths outside his home in Warrington, Cheshire, on August 10 last year when he went to confront them about vandalism to vehicles in his street.
During the trial, the court heard how he was kicked "like a football" in front of his wife and daughters. He suffered massive head injuries and died two days later in hospital.
On Tuesday, 'The Sun' newspaper printed an interview with Mr Newlove's widow Helen, in which she called for the death penalty for her husband's killers. She told the newspaper: "If we had the electric chair like in America, I'd watch them fry without the slightest feeling of sympathy. It's an eye for an eye in my book."
(KMcA)
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16 April 2008
Second Newlove Killer To Launch Appeal Bid
A second youth, jailed for killing Garry Newlove, is to appeal against his sentence. Stephen Sorton, 17, from Warrington in Cheshire, was jailed for life in February for his part in the killing of Mr Newlove, 47. He was told that he would have to serve a minimum of 15 years.
Second Newlove Killer To Launch Appeal Bid
A second youth, jailed for killing Garry Newlove, is to appeal against his sentence. Stephen Sorton, 17, from Warrington in Cheshire, was jailed for life in February for his part in the killing of Mr Newlove, 47. He was told that he would have to serve a minimum of 15 years.
12 February 2008
Newlove Widow Calls For Death Penalty
The widow of Garry Newlove, who was murdered a group of drunken teenagers, has called for the death penalty to be brought back. Speaking to 'The Sun', Helen Newlove, 45, said that she thought the teenagers who murdered her 47-year-old husband should "pay the ultimate price".
Newlove Widow Calls For Death Penalty
The widow of Garry Newlove, who was murdered a group of drunken teenagers, has called for the death penalty to be brought back. Speaking to 'The Sun', Helen Newlove, 45, said that she thought the teenagers who murdered her 47-year-old husband should "pay the ultimate price".
11 February 2008
Teen Gang Killers Get 'Life' Sentences
The three teenagers who kicked an innocent householder "like a football" after he confronted them about vandalism outside his Cheshire home in August, have been jailed. All of the defendants were previously found guilty and have now been jailed for life for the murder of dad-of-three Garry Newlove.
Teen Gang Killers Get 'Life' Sentences
The three teenagers who kicked an innocent householder "like a football" after he confronted them about vandalism outside his Cheshire home in August, have been jailed. All of the defendants were previously found guilty and have now been jailed for life for the murder of dad-of-three Garry Newlove.
10 May 2012
77 Years For Rochdale Child Sex Gang
The nine men found guilty of operating a child sexual exploitation ring have been jailed for a total of 77 years. The trial, which ended on Tuesday, heard how the men groomed young vulnerable girls in Rochdale.
77 Years For Rochdale Child Sex Gang
The nine men found guilty of operating a child sexual exploitation ring have been jailed for a total of 77 years. The trial, which ended on Tuesday, heard how the men groomed young vulnerable girls in Rochdale.
08 June 2006
Sentence increased for baby rapist
A man who raped a 12-week-old baby girl has had his minimum jail term increased from six years to eight years by the Court of Appeal.
Sentence increased for baby rapist
A man who raped a 12-week-old baby girl has had his minimum jail term increased from six years to eight years by the Court of Appeal.
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