Sentence
Stephen Ball
Stephen Ball (aged 33) was sentenced at Bolton Crown Court on 1 November 2024 to 15 Years - Life for Murder. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Bolton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 1 November 2024
- Sentence
- 15 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Martin Walsh (The Honorary Recorder of Bolton)
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in Bury, Greater Manchester, on 16 September 2023. He had pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Acting under the influence of drugs or drink