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Pair found guilty of youth murder Pair found guilty of youth murder
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Two men from Londonderry have been found guilty of murdering a Donegal teenager in the city two years ago.Two men from Londonderry have been found guilty of murdering a Donegal teenager in the city two years ago.
Sean Cruickshank, 21, from Lislane Drive, and Edward McEleney, 22, from Circular Road, were unanimously convicted of the murder of Liam Devlin.Sean Cruickshank, 21, from Lislane Drive, and Edward McEleney, 22, from Circular Road, were unanimously convicted of the murder of Liam Devlin.
The 19-year-old, from Burnfoot, died of brain injuries after he was kicked and stamped in Rinmore Drive in Creggan in August 2007. The 19-year-old, from Burnfoot, died of brain injuries after he was attacked in Rinmore Drive in August 2007.
Relatives and friends of Mr Devlin wept uncontrollably as the verdict was read. Relatives and friends of the guilty men wept uncontrollably as the verdict was read out.
The pair were convicted after a six-week trial at Londonderry Crown Court sitting in Coleraine.The pair were convicted after a six-week trial at Londonderry Crown Court sitting in Coleraine.
Mr Justice McCloskey described the case as an "appalling tragedy".Mr Justice McCloskey described the case as an "appalling tragedy".
He said murder was the most serious offence in the criminal calendar and that would be reflected in the punishment of those found guilty of murder.He said murder was the most serious offence in the criminal calendar and that would be reflected in the punishment of those found guilty of murder.
Cruickshank and McEleney were given mandatory life sentences.Cruickshank and McEleney were given mandatory life sentences.
The minimum term they will serve before they can be considered for release will be set at a tariff hearing on 4 December.The minimum term they will serve before they can be considered for release will be set at a tariff hearing on 4 December.