Sentence
Kiyran Earnshaw
Kiyran Earnshaw (aged 18) was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on 2 September 2020 to 22 Years - Life for Murder and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Leeds Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 2 September 2020
- Sentence
- 22 Years - Life
- Judge
- Mr Justice Lavender
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate, 9 Years |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to murder and wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, on 16 January 2020. He was on the premises of a factory, along with other teenagers, when the factory supervisor asked them to leave. He and his co-defendant attacked their victim with a samurai sword. His 53-year-old victim suffered multiple stab wounds and died at the scene.