Menu
12/02/2008
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".
Mrs Newlove told the newspaper that if the teens were released, that they would kill again and described them as "ticking time bombs".
She said: "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."
On Monday, Adam Swellings, 19, from Crewe, Stephen Sorton, 17, from Warrington and Jordan Cunliffe, formerly from Warrington, were all jailed for life for Mr Newlove's murder.
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.
All three were convicted of murder at Chester Crown Court last month. Following the guilty verdicts, it was revealed that Swellings had been released from custody for an assault just hours before Mr Newlove was murdered.
Mr Newlove was attacked by the gang after he went to confront the gang about vandalism to vehicles outside his home in Warrington, Cheshire, on August 10 last year. 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.
At sentencing on Monday, Judge Andrew Smith said: "You were three of a gang who attacked Garry Newlove only because he had the courage to remonstrate with you.
"For you all, drunken aggression was part of the night's entertainment. "It was a gang attack, each of you continued to behave aggressively after you had finished with Garry Newlove."
(KMcA)
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".
Mrs Newlove told the newspaper that if the teens were released, that they would kill again and described them as "ticking time bombs".
She said: "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."
On Monday, Adam Swellings, 19, from Crewe, Stephen Sorton, 17, from Warrington and Jordan Cunliffe, formerly from Warrington, were all jailed for life for Mr Newlove's murder.
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.
All three were convicted of murder at Chester Crown Court last month. Following the guilty verdicts, it was revealed that Swellings had been released from custody for an assault just hours before Mr Newlove was murdered.
Mr Newlove was attacked by the gang after he went to confront the gang about vandalism to vehicles outside his home in Warrington, Cheshire, on August 10 last year. 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.
At sentencing on Monday, Judge Andrew Smith said: "You were three of a gang who attacked Garry Newlove only because he had the courage to remonstrate with you.
"For you all, drunken aggression was part of the night's entertainment. "It was a gang attack, each of you continued to behave aggressively after you had finished with Garry Newlove."
(KMcA)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
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.
13 February 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.
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.
25 January 2008
Bailed Offender Crimes On MP's Agenda
Offenders and accused offenders on bail are committing serious crimes – even murder – when on bail. The problem is so serious that the Justice Secretary Jack Straw is now to meet MPs to discuss a series of killings that have been committed by men who had been released on bail.
Bailed Offender Crimes On MP's Agenda
Offenders and accused offenders on bail are committing serious crimes – even murder – when on bail. The problem is so serious that the Justice Secretary Jack Straw is now to meet MPs to discuss a series of killings that have been committed by men who had been released on bail.
16 January 2008
Three Teens Convicted Of Garry Newlove Murder
Three of five accused teenagers have been convicted of the murder of Cheshire man Garry Newlove, who was kicked to death outside his home after confronting a group of youths. The 47-year-old sales manager was left in a coma after confronting a group of youths outside his house in Station Road North in Fearnhead on August 12 last year.
Three Teens Convicted Of Garry Newlove Murder
Three of five accused teenagers have been convicted of the murder of Cheshire man Garry Newlove, who was kicked to death outside his home after confronting a group of youths. The 47-year-old sales manager was left in a coma after confronting a group of youths outside his house in Station Road North in Fearnhead on August 12 last year.
10 January 2008
Newlove Murder Jury Still Sitting
Five teenagers are continuing to deny accusations that they kicked a man to death as the sixth day of deliberations by the trial jury got underway. Father-of-three Garry Newlove, 47, was attacked outside his home in Fearnhead, Warrington, Cheshire, on August 10 after a confrontation with a gang of youths.
Newlove Murder Jury Still Sitting
Five teenagers are continuing to deny accusations that they kicked a man to death as the sixth day of deliberations by the trial jury got underway. Father-of-three Garry Newlove, 47, was attacked outside his home in Fearnhead, Warrington, Cheshire, on August 10 after a confrontation with a gang of youths.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
