Sentence
Nigel James Malt
Nigel James Malt (aged 45) was sentenced at Norwich Crown Court on 21 September 2022 to 18 Years - Life for Murder. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Norwich Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 21 September 2022
- Sentence
- 18 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Anthony Bate
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
What the court heard
THIS SENTENCE HAS BEEN INCREASED ON APPEAL (Reference by the Attorney General under s.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988)He was found guilty of murder in West Winch, Norfolk, on 23 January 2022. He had been drinking and was in breach of his bail conditions when he went to his estragedwifes home. He threatened his 19-year-old daughters boyfiend with a crowbar before he reversed his car over his daughter. His victim was pronounced dead at hospital. He cliamed it was an accident. Two counts of assault were ordered to lie on the court file.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Acting under the influence of drugs or drink; Breach of trust