Sentence
Rio Gavin Jones
Rio Gavin Jones (aged 19) was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on 10 January 2023 to 16 Years 6 Months - Life for Attempted Murder and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Liverpool Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 10 January 2023
- Sentence
- 16 Years 6 Months - Life
- Judge
- Judge Andrew Menary KC (The Honorary Recorder of Liverpool)
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Attempted Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate |
| Possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life or to enable another person by means thereof to endanger life | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of attempted murder and wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent in Liverpool, Merseyside, on 1 March 2022. He pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Weapons / Use of weapon/s; Gang related / Fighting between rival groups