A boy who died after a 'hit and run' crash as he tried to cross the M62 has been named as 12 year-old Callum Rycroft. It comes after a man from Greater Manchester was arrested on suspicion of causing his death by dangerous driving.
21.07.2023 - 15:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The family of a man stabbed to death on his own doorstep by someone he had earlier spoken to and hugged wept as his killer was convicted of murder.
James Ireland, 41, savagely knifed Billy Moore in the face, throat, and chest in Warrington three days before Christmas last year.
He was today (Friday, July 21) unanimously convicted of murdering 31-year-old Mr Moore by a jury at Liverpool Crown Court after one hour and 53 minutes of deliberations reports the Liverpool Echo.
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Loved ones of Mr Moore burst into tears and embraced as the verdict was delivered. Ireland, who stared directly ahead as he was found guilty and appeared to be taking deep breaths in the dock, will be sentenced on Thursday, August 10.
He was found not guilty of possession of a bladed article in a public place. The Honorary Recorder of Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary KC, who has presided over the case, remanded him into custody and told him: "Plainly, given the jury's verdict, there will be a life sentence but I will hear submissions from counsel as to the appropriate minimum term you must serve."
The city's top judge addressed the jury after Ireland - who wore an open-collared white shirt - was led down to the cells, telling them: "A tragic set of circumstances - someone has lost their life and the defendant has ruined his, all over something of nothing. Just utterly tragic."
Following the hearing, Billy’s family said in a statement: “We want to thank each person that has offered kindness, support, and prayers on behalf of our family.
"That support is deeply felt and appreciated. We sincerely appreciate the love and kindness shown to Billy from all those who tried to save him,
A boy who died after a 'hit and run' crash as he tried to cross the M62 has been named as 12 year-old Callum Rycroft. It comes after a man from Greater Manchester was arrested on suspicion of causing his death by dangerous driving.
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