Sentence
Richard Beckles
Richard Beckles (aged 19) was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court on 29 September 2026 to 22 Years - Life for Murder and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Wolverhampton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 29 September 2026
- Sentence
- 22 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Michael Chambers KC (The Honorary Recorder of Wolverhampton)
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder, causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and possession of a knife in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, on 25 December 2025.