Sentence
Matthew Selby
Matthew Selby (aged 20) was sentenced at Court of Appeal Criminal Division on 8 March 2023 to 3 Years 4 Months - Life for Manslaughter due to diminished responsibility. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Court of Appeal Criminal Division
- Sentenced
- 8 March 2023
- Sentence
- 3 Years 4 Months - Life
- Judge
- Lord Justice Stuart-Smith, Mr Justice Lavender and Mrs Justice Heather Williams
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Manslaughter due to diminished responsibility | Custodial immediate, Life |
What the court heard
He was originally sentenced✓ Saved to a five-year custodial term with a five-year extended licence. The Court of Appeal replaced his sentence with a life sentence to protect the public. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility at Ty Mawr Holiday Park in Towyn, North Wales, on 31 July 2021.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / Asperger Syndrome (AS)