Sentence
John Baldwin
John Baldwin (aged 42) was sentenced at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court on 30 January 2025 to 18 Years 322 Days - Life for Murder and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 30 January 2025
- Sentence
- 18 Years 322 Days - Life
- Judge
- Mr Justice Constable
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Causing an affray | Custodial immediate, 126 Days |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate, 1 Year 6 Months |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty (on the first day of trial) to murder in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, on 21 August 2024. Sentencing Remarks