Sentence
Leighton Reid
Leighton Reid (aged 43) was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on 1 February 2024 to 17 Years - Life for Murder and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Leicester Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 1 February 2024
- Sentence
- 17 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Head
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder and possession of a knife in a public place in Leicester, Leicestershire, on 15 June 2023.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Acting under the influence of drugs or drink