Sentence
Paul Knight
Paul Knight (aged 35) was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on 29 January 2026 to 17 Years 1 Month - Life for Murder. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Northampton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 29 January 2026
- Sentence
- 17 Years 1 Month - Life
- Judge
- Her Honour Judge Lucking KC
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to murder in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, on 13 June 2025. SENTENCING REMARKS
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Good Character / No (relevant) previous convictions; Remorse; Lack of premeditation / Not Planned or Premeditated; Acting under the influence of drugs or drink; Presence of vulnerable persons / Children; Domestic context / violation of trust