Sentence
Michael Doherty
Michael Doherty (aged 38) was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on 28 May 2026 to 33 Years - Life for Murder. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Leeds Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 28 May 2026
- Sentence
- 33 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Guy Kearl KC (The Recorder of Leeds)
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to murder in Batley, West Yorkshire, on 25 July 2025.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Desecration / Mutilation / Dismembering victim