Sentence
Donald Payne
Donald Payne (aged 64) was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 13 May 2022 to 12 Years - Life for Manslaughter due to diminished responsibility. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 13 May 2022
- Sentence
- 12 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Medland QC
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Manslaughter due to diminished responsibility | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to manslaughter due to diminished responsibility in Blackpool, Lancashire, on 29 March 2021.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Early Plea / Timely Plea; Weapons / Use of weapon/s; Mental Health Disorder - Psychotic disorder / psychosis