Sentence
James Welsh
James Welsh (aged 55) was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 22 February 2024 to 12 Years for Manslaughter and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 22 February 2024
- Sentence
- 12 Years
- Judge
- Judge Simon Medland KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Manslaughter | Custodial immediate, 12 Years |
| Possession of offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse / Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place | Custodial immediate, 1 Year |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to manslaughter and possession of an offensive weapon (kitchen knife) in Blackpool, Lancashire, on 6 August 2023. He was found not guilty of murder.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Specific planned use of the weapon / weapon brought to scene