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16/04/2008
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.
The Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that Sorton had made an application for leave to appeal against his sentence.
Last month, Adam Swellings, 19, from Crewe also lodged an appeal bid against his sentence.
Swellings, the ringleader of the gang, which attacked Mr Newlove, was also jailed for life in February and ordered to serve a minimum of 17 years.
A third youth, 16-year-old Jordan Cunliffe, formerly of Warrington, was also jailed for life for his part in the killing and ordered to serve a minimum of 12 years.
It is not yet known if he plans to lodge an appeal bid.
Mr Newlove was attacked by a gang outside his home in Warrington, when he went to confront them over damage caused to his wife's car.
During the trial, the court heard how the 47-year-old salesman had been "kicked like a football" in front of his wife and three teenage daughters.
(KMcA/JM)
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.
The Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that Sorton had made an application for leave to appeal against his sentence.
Last month, Adam Swellings, 19, from Crewe also lodged an appeal bid against his sentence.
Swellings, the ringleader of the gang, which attacked Mr Newlove, was also jailed for life in February and ordered to serve a minimum of 17 years.
A third youth, 16-year-old Jordan Cunliffe, formerly of Warrington, was also jailed for life for his part in the killing and ordered to serve a minimum of 12 years.
It is not yet known if he plans to lodge an appeal bid.
Mr Newlove was attacked by a gang outside his home in Warrington, when he went to confront them over damage caused to his wife's car.
During the trial, the court heard how the 47-year-old salesman had been "kicked like a football" in front of his wife and three teenage daughters.
(KMcA/JM)
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Newlove Killer 'May Appeal'
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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.
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
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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.
30 January 2007
Sentence increased for teenage killer
The teenage killer of schoolboy Joe Geeling has had his minimum sentence increased from 12 to 15 years. Michael Hamer, 15, was sentenced to life imprisonment at Manchester Crown Court last October, after pleading guilty to murder.
Sentence increased for teenage killer
The teenage killer of schoolboy Joe Geeling has had his minimum sentence increased from 12 to 15 years. Michael Hamer, 15, was sentenced to life imprisonment at Manchester Crown Court last October, after pleading guilty to murder.
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