Sentence
Michael Bryant
Michael Bryant (aged 36) was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on 1 September 2020 to 28 Years - Life for Murder and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Maidstone Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 1 September 2020
- Sentence
- 28 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Adele Williams DL
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Arson |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to murder and arson in Gillingham, Kent, on 14 February 2019. He attacked his disabled 68-year-old neighbour after his neighbour had complained about him to a police community safety officer and a council employee. He attacked his victim with at least three different weapons before removing a fire alarm and starting a fire in his property. The judge said: "You killed a frail, defenceless amputee... You may have been angry with [the victim] but I am sure you were intent on stealing from him, and formed the intention to kill when you went to the flat. The attack was merciless and prolonged. You tried to dispose of the body by fire and you have done everything you can to evade responsibility for your crime and conceal your actions"
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Vulnerable victim