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The sentence given to the 15-year-old killer of a schoolboy is being referred to the Court of Appeal.The sentence given to the 15-year-old killer of a schoolboy is being referred to the Court of Appeal.
Michael Hamer repeatedly stabbed Joe Geeling, 11, and then dumped his body in a park in Bury, Greater Manchester.Michael Hamer repeatedly stabbed Joe Geeling, 11, and then dumped his body in a park in Bury, Greater Manchester.
He was jailed for life for murder last month at Manchester Crown Court, with his minimum term set at 12 years.He was jailed for life for murder last month at Manchester Crown Court, with his minimum term set at 12 years.
The Attorney General has ruled that the issue of Hamer's sentencing should be referred to the Court of Appeal, following a request by prosecutors. The Attorney General has ruled the sentence should be referred to the Court of Appeal, amid concern it was too lenient.
Joe was lured back to Hamer's home and repeatedly stabbed
Tom and Gwen Geeling, Joe's parents, have said that they think Hamer's sentence was too short.
The Crown Prosecution Service had requested that the Attorney General refer the case to the Court of Appeal.
Joe was lured back to Hamer's home and repeatedly beaten and stabbed before his body was taken to a park in a wheelie bin.
Hamer, who was 14 at the time of the attack, admitted murder at the start of his trial.