Sentence
Thomas Lee Sterling
Thomas Lee Sterling (aged 22) was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court on 11 December 2025 to 26 Years - Life for Murder. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Teesside Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 11 December 2025
- Sentence
- 26 Years - Life
- Judge
- Mr Justice Cotter
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in Stanley, County Durham, on 5 April 2025. SENTENCING REMARKS
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Busy / Public place / Time / Location / Broad Daylight / Residential Area