Sentence
John Taylor
John Taylor (aged 57) was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 13 March 2020 to 16 Years - Life for Murder. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 13 March 2020
- Sentence
- 16 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Mark Brown (The Honorary Recorder of Preston)
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in Haslingden, Lancashire on 25 August 2019. He attacked his 69-year-old victim outside a pub after he intervened in an argument. His victim was kicked and punched repeatedly. His victim was pronounced dead in hospital having never regained consciousness.