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08/03/2002
'Pitiless' lip glue murderer jailed for at least 17 years
The County Antrim man who was found guilty of killing his girlfriend two years ago after super-glueing her lips together has been told that he should served at least 17 years in prison.
In his ruling at Ballymena Crown Court on Friday March 8, Mr Justice Weatherup recommended the Adrian William Hayes should serve the minimum sentence after he put his 21-year-old victim, Julie Tennant, through "pitiless humiliation".
During the nine-day trial at Coleraine Crown Court two weeks ago, the jury heard that Mr Hayes, 28, subjected Ms Tennant to a severe beating for 20 minutes, before sealing her lips together because she would not keep quiet. He told detectives that her cries were "doing his head in".
Mr Justice Weatherup said that Julie Tennant has died in a "hideous fashion" and that Hayes had "ended the life of an unfortunate and tragic young woman."
Adrian William Hayes, 28, originally from Broughshane, County Antrim, said that he had felt "confusion, panic and fear" after the murder. However, it was revealed that Hayes had wrapped the body in a sheet before burying the corpse in a shallow grave outside Broughshane.
Following the court's guilty verdict it was revealed that Hayes was a known criminal with a string of previous convictions for theft, burglary and assault. His last conviction before the murder verdict was for possession of an offensive weapon.
Hayes was arrested in England after visiting his uncle, who told police he had allegedly confessed to murdering a young woman and burying her remains.
(GMcG)
In his ruling at Ballymena Crown Court on Friday March 8, Mr Justice Weatherup recommended the Adrian William Hayes should serve the minimum sentence after he put his 21-year-old victim, Julie Tennant, through "pitiless humiliation".
During the nine-day trial at Coleraine Crown Court two weeks ago, the jury heard that Mr Hayes, 28, subjected Ms Tennant to a severe beating for 20 minutes, before sealing her lips together because she would not keep quiet. He told detectives that her cries were "doing his head in".
Mr Justice Weatherup said that Julie Tennant has died in a "hideous fashion" and that Hayes had "ended the life of an unfortunate and tragic young woman."
Adrian William Hayes, 28, originally from Broughshane, County Antrim, said that he had felt "confusion, panic and fear" after the murder. However, it was revealed that Hayes had wrapped the body in a sheet before burying the corpse in a shallow grave outside Broughshane.
Following the court's guilty verdict it was revealed that Hayes was a known criminal with a string of previous convictions for theft, burglary and assault. His last conviction before the murder verdict was for possession of an offensive weapon.
Hayes was arrested in England after visiting his uncle, who told police he had allegedly confessed to murdering a young woman and burying her remains.
(GMcG)
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Former Aberdeen man Jonny Hayes has completed his move to Celtic. He is also hoping that pulling on the green and white Hoops can lead to further involvement with his country as they aim to reach next summer's World Cup finals in Russia. He said: "Playing under Martin O'Neill for Ireland is a big stage too and it's to be expected that you can cope.
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16 October 2015
Hayes Fuels And Stanley Gibson Fined For Death Of Employee
NI firm Hayes Fuels and independent safety consultant Stanley Gibson have been fined after health and safety failings led to the death of an employee. Hayes Fuels and Stanley Gibson were fined a total of £54,000, plus costs of £1,500 at Laganside Crown Court.
Hayes Fuels And Stanley Gibson Fined For Death Of Employee
NI firm Hayes Fuels and independent safety consultant Stanley Gibson have been fined after health and safety failings led to the death of an employee. Hayes Fuels and Stanley Gibson were fined a total of £54,000, plus costs of £1,500 at Laganside Crown Court.
05 February 2008
Hayes To Head Irish Language Broadcast Fund
Northern Ireland Screen has announced the appointment of Maurice Hayes to the Board of the Commission and as Chairman of the Irish Language Broadcast Fund (ILBF) Sub-Committee.
Hayes To Head Irish Language Broadcast Fund
Northern Ireland Screen has announced the appointment of Maurice Hayes to the Board of the Commission and as Chairman of the Irish Language Broadcast Fund (ILBF) Sub-Committee.
05 June 2007
Senator Hayes delivers Peace speech
Senator Maurice Hayes last night delivered the latest in the Tip O’Neill at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus. Addressing an invited in the Great Hall, Senator Hayes took as his theme ‘Moving Out Of Conflict’. He said: “There is a lot to be said for drawing the line, in order to let politics and mutual trust develop.
Senator Hayes delivers Peace speech
Senator Maurice Hayes last night delivered the latest in the Tip O’Neill at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus. Addressing an invited in the Great Hall, Senator Hayes took as his theme ‘Moving Out Of Conflict’. He said: “There is a lot to be said for drawing the line, in order to let politics and mutual trust develop.
22 August 2007
Fuel Company Fined For Polluting Belfast Harbour
A fuel company has been fined £500 plus costs at Belfast Magistrates Court, following a pollution incident in Belfast Harbour. The incident was discovered at Hayes Fuels, off Pomeroy Road, Dungannon, County Tyrone, on 21 September 2006.
Fuel Company Fined For Polluting Belfast Harbour
A fuel company has been fined £500 plus costs at Belfast Magistrates Court, following a pollution incident in Belfast Harbour. The incident was discovered at Hayes Fuels, off Pomeroy Road, Dungannon, County Tyrone, on 21 September 2006.
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