Sentence
George Ness
George Ness (aged 41) was sentenced at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court on 10 March 2025 to 22 Years - Life for Murder. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 10 March 2025
- Sentence
- 22 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Paul Sloan KC (The Recorder of Newcastle Upon Tyne)
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, on 22 September 2024. He was found not guilty of aggravated burglary and possession of a knife.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Acting under the influence of drugs or drink