Sentence
Declan Lancaster
Declan Lancaster (aged 24) was sentenced at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court on 2 July 2021 to 5 Years - Life for Manslaughter and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 2 July 2021
- Sentence
- 5 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Paul Sloan QC (The Recorder of Newcastle Upon Tyne)
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Manslaughter | Custodial immediate |
| Attempted Arson - being reckless as to whether life was endangered | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to manslaughter and arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered in Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne and Wear, on 3 November 2018.