Sentence
Can Arslan
Can Arslan (aged 52) was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on 9 June 2022 to 37 Years - Life for Attempted Murder and 6 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Bristol Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 9 June 2022
- Sentence
- 37 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Johannah Cutts
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
4 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Attempted Murder | Custodial immediate |
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate |
| Causing an affray | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in Walton Cardiff, Gloucestershire, on 5 October 2021. He had pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, attempted murder, wounding and affray.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Presence of vulnerable persons / Children; Planned / Premeditated / Degree of Planning; Specific planned use of the weapon / weapon brought to scene; Multiple victims