Sentence
Bhekisani Matabiswana
Bhekisani Matabiswana (aged 27) was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 18 May 2026 to 16 Years 6 Months - Life for Murder. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 18 May 2026
- Sentence
- 16 Years 6 Months - Life
- Judge
- Judge Robert Altham (Honorary Recorder of Preston)
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in Bacup, Lancashire, on 1 November 2025.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Good Character / No (relevant) previous convictions; Character References / Witness; Acting under the influence of drugs or drink