Sentence
Paul John Atherton
Paul John Atherton (aged 38) was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 2 November 2023 to 16 Years - Life for Murder and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 2 November 2023
- Sentence
- 16 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Medland KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Possession of offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse / Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place | Custodial immediate |
| Common Assault / Assault by beating |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in Blackpool, Lancashire, on 25 June 2023.