Sentence
Chris McClean
Chris McClean (aged 43) was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on 26 February 2026 to 16 Years for Manslaughter and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Maidstone Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 26 February 2026
- Sentence
- 16 Years
- Judge
- Mr Justice Pepperall
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Manslaughter | Custodial immediate, 16 Years |
| Dealing, being concerned in the supply, or intending to supply any controlled substance | Custodial immediate, 4 Years |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate, 2 Years |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to manslaughter, possession of a bladed article and supplying Class A drugs (cocaine) in Sittingbourne, Kent, on 2 August 2025. SENTENCING REMARKS