Sentence
John George Wandless
John George Wandless (aged 33) was sentenced at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court on 26 July 2024 to 31 Years - Life for Murder and 10 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 26 July 2024
- Sentence
- 31 Years - Life
- Judge
- Mr Justice Dove
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
6 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Inflicting grievous bodily harm GBH | Custodial immediate |
| Arson | Custodial immediate |
| Robbery | Custodial immediate |
| Handling stolen goods | |
| Attempted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder, robbery, inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) and attempted grievous bodily harm (GBH) in Gateshead, South Tyneside, between 9 August 2023 and 20 August 2023. He pleaded guilty to handling goods (VW Golf) and arson (VW Golf).
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Planned / Premeditated / Degree of Planning; Intention to cause serious bodily harm / No intention to kill