Liverpool Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 41 verdicts at Liverpool Crown Court (Liverpool). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Callum Lydiate

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

June 11, 2025

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment and a five-year restraining order

Callum Lydiate met his girlfriend on TikTok and began a relationship around three months before the incident. On May 2, after consuming alcohol, he became paranoid about her having an affair or hiding someone in the loft at her home in Liscard, Wirral. He assaulted her by repeatedly punching and kicking her in her bedroom, pulling out clumps of her hair, and smashing her television. She attempted to escape, but he pursued her, hid her phone, and threatened, 'You're not getting out of this house alive.' He later dragged her outside by her hair, where neighbours intervened as he hit his own head against the pavement and a fence. Police arrested him at the scene.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and criminal damage. Has five previous convictions, including assaults on ex-girlfriends. Judge described him as having a 'worrying side to his personality' and hopes he will take advantage of courses in custody.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Peter Brooks

Attempted murder

June 10, 2025

Sentence: life imprisonment

Peter Brooks, 61, attacked his colleague Graeme Perks by throwing petrol on the floor of Perks's Nottinghamshire home and then stabbing him, stemming from personal hatred.

Jailed for attempting to murder a colleague he hated by throwing petrol on the floor of the victim's Nottinghamshire home and stabbing him.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Anthony Mcdonald

Burglary

June 10, 2025

Sentence: 40 months imprisonment

Anthony McDonald conducted a series of burglaries in Liverpool city centre to fund his drug habit. On March 13, 2025, he entered Tune Hotel via a fire escape and stole a laptop from the staff room. On March 23, 2025, he took two laptops from City Wine Bar. On April 3, 2025, he stole approximately £250 worth of alcohol from Red Door bar. On May 9, 2025, he took £353 in cash from Villa Romana restaurant. On May 11, 2025, he attempted to steal from Sony PlayStation offices but left empty-handed, then stole alcohol and a mobile phone from Tailors, followed by a tip jar containing £40 to £80 in cash. He was arrested on May 11, 2025, in possession of cannabis and has a total of 38 previous convictions, including 25 for burglary.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of burglary, possession of cannabis and failing to provide a sample for a class A drug test. Judge remarked he is a 'complete menace who simply doesn't stop' and has a long history of drug addiction since age 15, with prior convictions.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Kabairathan Santhurukanthan

Wounding with intent

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 6 years and 9 months imprisonment plus 5 years on licence

On January 17, 2025, Kabairathan Santhurukanthan, recently released from prison, racially abused a shopkeeper in Liverpool city centre. When confronted by a disabled man, Damon Emina, who has learning difficulties and cerebral palsy, Santhurukanthan smashed a bottle of Desperados over the victim's head and repeatedly jabbed the broken glass into his face and neck, causing permanent facial scarring. He continued the assault until stopped by members of the public and later admitted he intended to kill the victim if not restrained. He was heavily intoxicated at the time.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent, assaulting an emergency services worker, and racially aggravated harassment. Judge Gary Woodhall noted his violent, threatening, and racist behaviour, and that he committed the offences to return to prison due to feeling unsafe outside.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Phillip Neill

Arson

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Phillip Neill, amid a toxic relationship with his father Robert Neill, created a petrol bomb from a Peroni bottle and threw it at his father's van on March 12, 2025, in Warrington. This followed a series of angry messages and a reconnaissance drive past the property. The device bounced off the van, causing minor damage to the road, and was motivated by a grudge stemming from family estrangement and a recent falling out over work attendance. Neill was arrested shortly after, with evidence including the bottle cap and an air rifle found in his car. His father reported significant psychological impact, including panic attacks and safety concerns.

Admitted arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered. Judge Neil Flewitt KC noted it was a revenge attack involving planning and a lack of remorse, and highlighted the defendant's danger to his father.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

James Morris

Robbery

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

James Morris tried to take the law into his own hands by accusing a man of being a 'nonce', forcing him to strip half naked in the street, and stealing an irreplaceable necklace that had been given to the victim by his late nan during the vigilante attack.

Found guilty of robbery following a trial and cleared of possession of a knife. Handed a 10-year restraining order.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Michael Hollywood

Sexual assault and making indecent images of a child

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Michael Hollywood recorded himself sexually assaulting a teenage girl and committed a series of vile crimes over more than a decade, including taking indecent images. The offences were exposed when a family member found the images on his laptop.

Admitted to sexual assault, assault by penetration, three counts of taking indecent images of a child, voyeurism, three counts of making indecent images, and possession of indecent images. Showed no reaction during sentencing.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Christopher Fisher

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and theft

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Christopher Fisher stole an Uber Eats rider's chips, leading to a confrontation where he knocked the worker to the ground, punched and stamped on him, and hurled the food back as a final act of contempt.

Admitted to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and theft. Apologised to the judge during sentencing.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Trevor Jevons

Possession with intent to supply heroin and cocaine

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment

Trevor Jevons and his flatmate operated a significant-scale drugs hotline, supplying heroin and cocaine, and continued their activities even after arrest and seizure of drugs and cash. He attempted to hide drugs when police arrived.

Admitted to possession of heroin and cocaine with intent to supply, and two counts each of being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine. Apologised to the judge and was handed a five-year criminal behaviour order.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Martin Pilson

Being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 45 months imprisonment

Martin Pilson, along with Trevor Jevons, operated a busy drugs hotline supplying heroin and cocaine on behalf of other criminals, resuming operations immediately after release from police custody.

Pleaded guilty to two counts each of being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine. Handed a five-year criminal behaviour order.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Kalem Riley

Being concerned in the supply of cocaine, ketamine, and 2CB

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 27 months imprisonment

Kalem Riley used his Instagram account to advertise cocaine, ketamine, and 2CB for sale to his followers, influenced by higher-ups in the criminal hierarchy in exchange for free drugs, despite his history of substance abuse since age 13.

Admitted to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, 2CB, and ketamine. The judge urged him to reflect on his life choices while in custody.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Toni Casey

Possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine and perverting the course of justice

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 4 years and 10 months imprisonment

Toni Casey took over a pensioner's home as a base for dealing heroin and crack cocaine and provided false identity details to police to avoid detection, confessing later to her selfish behaviour.

Admitted to possession of heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply and perverting the course of justice by providing false details to police.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Katherine Greenall

Fraud by abuse of position

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 28 months imprisonment

Katherine Greenall, while working as an accounts manager, stole nearly half a million pounds from her employer to fund her TikTok addiction, spending on tokens, holidays, hotel stays, and Amazon purchases over more than a year.

James Kelly

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm

June 9, 2025

Sentence: 10 months imprisonment

James Kelly, during a dispute over a children's football league, slashed another parent with a Stanley knife outside a leisure centre, leaving the victim permanently scarred in a brief act of violence.

Admitted to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of a bladed article in a public place. Handed a five-year restraining order.

Sources: liverpoolecho.co.uk

Shaun Walker

Conspiracy to Supply Heroin, Cocaine, and Cannabis

May 22, 2025

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Shaun Walker was involved in a large-scale drug operation distributing wholesale amounts of heroin, cocaine, and cannabis across the UK, including to places like Ipswich and Plymouth. He used encrypted communications and employed others to transport drugs and cash. He was arrested on March 28, 2025, after attempting to flee from a property in Plymouth. Additionally, in 2011, he caused the death of a passenger by driving a BMW at excessive speeds over 100mph in heavy rain, leading to a crash on the A38 in Devon.

Pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply heroin, cocaine and cannabis, possession of heroin with intent to supply, and conspiracy to convert criminal property. He has prior convictions, including for causing death by dangerous driving, and expressed remorse. Defence highlighted his family circumstances and that his recent involvement was on a smaller scale.

Sources: plymouthherald.co.uk

Ross Mcginn

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Five years and four months imprisonment

Ross McGinn, 33, of Midway Road, Huyton, Merseyside, was a director of Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd. He facilitated a group that illegally diverted electricity to cannabis farms by splicing mains cables to supply houses, warehouses, and disused shops. The operation involved 54 instances over three years, enabling the production of cannabis worth around £7 million and extracting £253,980 worth of electricity.

Facilitator for the works, arranging and directing other members to illegal digs. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence, conspiring to steal, and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Andrew Roberts

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Six years imprisonment

Andrew Roberts, 42, of Bell Lane, Wigan, was involved in a sophisticated operation where he and others diverted electricity to cannabis farms run by organised crime gangs. The group used a legitimate company as cover to dig up roads and splice mains cables, affecting 54 sites across the UK over three years, resulting in cannabis production worth around £7 million.

Company director of Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd., facilitated works and directed organised gangs to illegal digs. Previously owned an electrical company and referenced jointing cables in messages. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence, conspiring to steal, and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Graham Roberts

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Five years and three months imprisonment

Graham Roberts, 47, of Ryton Close, Wigan, was an integral part of a group that illegally diverted electricity to cannabis farms. Working for Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd., he performed the physical cable jointing for 54 instances over three years, enabling organised crime gangs to grow cannabis on an industrial scale worth around £7 million.

Skilled worker known as 'Ganny', a cable jointer by trade, responsible for physical fitting of new electric cables from mains to premises. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Greg Black

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Three years and nine months imprisonment

Greg Black, 28, of Brookwood Road, Huyton, was part of a group that diverted electricity to cannabis farms by splicing mains cables. As an employee of Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd., he supervised and participated in illegal operations across 54 sites over three years, facilitating cannabis production worth around £7 million.

Had a supervisory role and was involved in illegal jointing. Worked for Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Lewin Charles

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Two years and eight months imprisonment

Lewin Charles, 22, of Stanhope Drive, Roby, was part of a criminal operation where he helped divert electricity to cannabis farms by performing groundwork tasks like exposing cables. The group, operating under Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd., affected 54 sites over three years, enabling the production of cannabis worth around £7 million.

Involved in groundwork, such as exposing cables. Worked for Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Aiden Doran

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Three years imprisonment

Aiden Doran, 27, of Ormskirk Road, Wigan, participated in a scheme to illegally divert electricity to cannabis farms. As part of Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd., he handled groundwork including exposing cables and making the work appear legitimate, across 54 sites over three years, resulting in cannabis worth around £7 million.

Involved in groundwork, such as exposing and filling cables. Worked for Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Jack Sherry

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: One year and ten months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Jack Sherry, 20, of Keats Avenue, Wigan, was involved in groundwork for a group that illegally diverted electricity to cannabis farms. Operating under Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd., the operation covered 54 sites over three years, allowing organised crime gangs to produce cannabis worth around £7 million.

Involved in groundwork tasks. Worked for Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Colin White

Conspiracy to abstract electricity

March 7, 2025

Sentence: Two years and six months imprisonment

Colin White, 32, of Warnerville Road, Liverpool, used his position at Scottish Power to assist in diverting electricity to cannabis farms. He enabled the group to cut into cables as part of Elev8 Civils and Utilities Ltd.'s operations, involving 54 sites over three years and producing cannabis worth around £7 million, with property from Scottish Power found in his home.

Employed by Scottish Power Energy Networks as a jointers mate, providing unsupervised access to equipment. Pleaded guilty to encouraging or assisting the commission of an offence and conspiring to abstract electricity.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

James Campbell

Animal Welfare Act offence

May 28, 2024

Sentence: 8 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 months; 6-year ban on keeping animals; £200 fine

James Campbell, 50, owned a 21-month-old XL Bully dog named Zeus, which he had since April 2024 but failed to exempt as a banned breed. On or around August 7 and 8, 2023, he abused the dog in the rear yard of his home in Harrowby Road, Birkenhead, by repeatedly hitting her with a baseball bat, hurling bricks at her abdominal area, throwing pans of water, grabbing her by the neck, headbutting her, and punching her. He did not seek veterinary care for the dog's injuries, including significant swelling on her head from a strong hit. The dog exhibited signs of distress and attempts to escape. Zeus was removed by police on August 8, 2023, signed over by Campbell, and euthanised due to legislation on banned breeds.

Admitted one Animal Welfare Act offence. Claimed self-defence due to alleged dog bite, but evidence from videos and witnesses showed repeated abuse. Ordered to complete ten Rehabilitation Activity Requirement Days.

Sources: wirralglobe.co.uk

Raymond Kinnear

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

May 27, 2024

Sentence: 17 years imprisonment

Raymond Kinnear was involved in conspiring to supply cocaine, with 45 kilograms of the drug found concealed in Sports Direct bags in a grey Audi A4 registered to him at a storage unit in Liverpool. He was seen with his son on CCTV at a Liverpool Travelodge hotel and had keys to the vehicle. Police searches of his home revealed more than £25,000 in cash and two Rolex watches. The incident was linked to activities from at least March 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply cocaine. Described as a career criminal dealing in drugs on a large scale for several years.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Nathan Kinnear

Conspiracy to supply cocaine

May 27, 2024

Sentence: seven years and four months imprisonment

Nathan Kinnear assisted his father in conspiring to supply cocaine. He was seen with his father on CCTV at a Liverpool Travelodge hotel. Police found a receipt in his possession for Sports Direct bags used to conceal 45 kilograms of cocaine in a vehicle. He attempted to flee from police by jumping out of a window at his girlfriend's house, and searches revealed more than £25,000 in cash at his home. His involvement dated back to at least March 2024.

Pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply cocaine. He was assisting his father in the movement and supply of controlled drugs.

Sources: leaderlive.co.uk

Jack Tyler

Section 18 Assault (Grievous Bodily Harm)

May 23, 2024

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

On December 7, 2024, Jack Tyler, while under the influence of cocaine and cannabis, engaged in a violent altercation at his family home on Cobham Road, Moreton. He punched his mother, Patricia Tyler, in the face, causing blinding pain, black eyes, and frequent vomiting. He then fought with his father, Joseph Tyler, grabbed a knife from his father's pocket, and stabbed him 12 times in the flank, thigh, left chest, armpit, and other areas, leading to a fractured rib, bleeding to the eye, and severe injuries requiring emergency surgery and critical care at St Mary's Hospital in Warrington. Tyler fled the scene but was arrested 12 hours later, claiming self-defence, though the judge determined his actions exceeded this. The incident stemmed from a deteriorating relationship and prior violence, leaving both victims with lasting physical and psychological effects, including mobility issues, constant pain, and fear for safety.

Pleaded guilty to Section 18 Assault (Grievous Bodily Harm) and causing Actual Bodily Harm. Has 23 previous convictions for various offences. Judge Garrett Byrne noted the acts were truly shocking, acknowledged childhood trauma and mental health challenges, but stated the violence went beyond proportionate self-defence.

Sources: wirralglobe.co.uk

Shane Philbrook

Rape and Sexual Assault

May 22, 2024

Sentence: 5.5 years imprisonment, plus a five-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and to sign the sex offenders register for life

In May 2023, Shane Philbrook befriended a 13-year-old girl on Snapchat and, during their first in-person meeting two days later, raped and sexually assaulted her. Nine months later, in February 2024, he sexually assaulted another victim, who was 16 years old, at a youth club.

Found guilty after a trial. DC Shanaz Kone commented on his sexual interest in underage girls and welcomed the custodial sentence. DC Louise Warburton praised the victims for their strength and hoped they could move forward.

Sources: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

Gavin Butters

Fraud

May 19, 2024

Sentence: 33 months imprisonment

Gavin Butters, 27, of no fixed address but from Yorkshire, committed courier fraud by having an accomplice pretend to be a police officer over the phone to elderly victims, including a man from St Helens. He visited them to collect bank cards under false pretences and stole nearly £10,000 in jewellery from one couple.

Pleaded guilty to nine counts of fraud. A restraining order banning contact with some victims for 10 years was imposed.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Thomas Dean

Wounding with intent

May 14, 2024

Sentence: 32 months imprisonment

Thomas Dean, 36, of Lancaster Avenue, Whiston, carried out a violent and sustained attack on a woman on November 7 last year outside a shop in Prescot, leaving her with head injuries that required hospital treatment. The incident was captured on CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and assault by beating. Also given an indefinite restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Anthony Wilcock

Rape

May 9, 2024

Sentence: 24 years imprisonment

Anthony Wilcock, 44, of Harvey Avenue in Earlestown, subjected two young girls to years of abuse, including regular rapes and sexual assaults. One victim was abused between ages 12 and 14, and the other between 9 and 15, with incidents involving pinning down and degrading acts.

Convicted of eight counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Described as dangerous and predatory with previous convictions for dishonest and violent offences. He will serve two-thirds of the sentence before applying for parole.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Joel Price

Assault

May 9, 2024

Sentence: 15 months in prison

Joel Price stabbed a 15-year-old boy in the arm twice during a targeted attack on Mersey Bank Road on November 9 at around 12.25pm. Two males fled the scene on electric bikes. Price was identified through inquiries and arrested three days later.

Pleaded guilty to section 20 assault and possession of a bladed article in a public place. Was 17 at the time of the incident.

Sources: wirralglobe.co.uk

Stephen Carney

Assault, Harassment, and Criminal Damage

May 8, 2024

Sentence: 8 months imprisonment for harassment and breach of restraining order, and 10 weeks imprisonment for assault, to be served concurrently

On January 23, 2024, Stephen Carney assaulted a woman in St Helens, damaged her mobile phone, bed, and door, and breached a restraining order that had been imposed by Liverpool Crown Court in August 2023, prohibiting him from contacting the victim.

Pleaded guilty to assault, harassment, criminal damage, and breach of restraining order. Restraining order remains in place until May 2028.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Alan Cherry

Attempted sexual communication with a child

May 7, 2024

Sentence: four years and two months imprisonment

Alan Cherry, 67, from St Helens, started a conversation with a 13-year-old child over the internet, inciting the child to engage in sexual activity. He was identified and arrested by police from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit on March 25 this year.

Pleaded guilty to attempted sexual communication with a child, attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, and breaching a Sexual Harm Prevention Order. Also given an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order and will be on the Sex Offenders Register for life.

Sources: sthelensstar.co.uk

Kevin Clark

Violent disorder

March 20, 2024

Sentence: five years in prison

Kevin Clark travelled from Wigan to Southport and participated in violent disorder on July 30, 2023, where he threw multiple bricks and rocks at police officers for a prolonged period, demonstrating extreme aggression and injuring an officer.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Threw bricks and rocks at officers, causing grievous bodily harm to an officer who required surgery, physiotherapy, and was left with scars.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Cornneliu Mihai Magureanu

Violent disorder

March 20, 2024

Sentence: 18 months in prison

Cornneliu Mihai Magureanu participated in violent disorder in Liverpool city centre on August 3, 2023, where he watched a crowd throw missiles at police, then threw a rock at the police line and shouted at officers.

Pleaded guilty to violent disorder. Was captured on CCTV throwing a rock at police officers and shouting towards them.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Joanne Sharkey

Manslaughter

March 20, 2024

Sentence: Two years imprisonment, suspended for two years, plus 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a 12-month mental health treatment requirement

In 1998, Joanne Sharkey secretly gave birth to a full-term newborn baby at her home in Croxteth, Liverpool. Due to a depressive illness that substantially impaired her judgement and self-control, she covered the baby's nose and mouth to quieten him, leading to his death. She then placed the body in bin bags and discarded it in a wooded area off Camp Road in Warrington, where it was discovered on March 14, 1998, by a dog walker. The case remained unsolved for years until a DNA breakthrough in 2022 identified her as the mother.

Pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility and concealment of birth. Judge noted her lengthy postnatal depression, that the offence was not planned or premeditated, and that compassion was warranted, with no useful purpose in immediate imprisonment.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Damien Rigby

Theft

March 11, 2024

Sentence: 20 weeks imprisonment

Damien Rigby and Craig Irvine committed a series of thefts at Superbowl UK in St Helens. The thefts occurred on May 19, 2024, July 16, 2024 (stealing £324), August 14, 2024 (stealing £435.50), August 25, 2024 (stealing £439.50), and September 23, 2024.

Pleaded guilty to five offences of theft. Offences were so serious that only a custodial sentence could be justified due to flagrant disregard for people and their property. Ordered to pay compensation.

Sources: leighjournal.co.uk

Craig Irvine

Theft

March 11, 2024

Sentence: 12-month community order and 200 hours of unpaid work

Kevin Mannion

Murder

February 1, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 23 years

Kevin Mannion, 45, stabbed his girlfriend Elinor O'Brien, 22, in the groin during a rageful attack at his apartment in the Great Northern Tower, Manchester, on August 16, 2022, after she questioned him about seeing other women. This followed previous assaults during their eight-month relationship.

Convicted of murder. He had previous convictions for violence and was described as a controlling thug.

Sources: manchestereveningnews.co.uk

William Fish

Murder

August 4, 1876

Sentence: Death by hanging

William Fish lured seven-year-old Emily Agnes Holland into his barbershop on March 28, 1876, under the pretense of running an errand. He raped her, then killed her by cutting her throat and dismembering her body with a cut-throat razor. He disposed of her body parts by wrapping them in newspaper, burning some in his fireplace, and hiding others in a chimney and drains. The crime was solved when dogs led police to the remaining body parts in his shop.

Pleaded guilty to murder but attempted to claim insanity; jury rejected the plea after deliberation.

Sources: lancs.live

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