Sentence
Ian Black
Ian Black (aged 42) was sentenced at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court on 22 January 2025 to 19 Years 6 Months - Life for Murder and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 22 January 2025
- Sentence
- 19 Years 6 Months - Life
- Judge
- Judge Paul Sloan KC (The Recorder of Newcastle Upon Tyne)
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Having possession of a controlled substance with intent to supply | Custodial immediate, 6 Months |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty (during trial) to murder in Bensham, Tyne and Wear, on 16 July 2024.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Acting under the influence of drugs or drink