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Cadet killer 'terrorised' estate Cadet killer 'terrorised' estate
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A teenager who fatally stabbed an Army cadet through the heart had an Asbo for terrorising his neighbours, a court heard. A teenager who fatally stabbed an Army cadet had an Asbo for terrorising his neighbours, a court has been told.
Joseph Lappin, 16, was stabbed to death outside an Everton youth club in October 2008.Joseph Lappin, 16, was stabbed to death outside an Everton youth club in October 2008.
His killer, 17-year-old James Moore, of Silvester Street, Everton, was one of a gang of 10 who attacked him. They were armed with batons, sticks and bottles.His killer, 17-year-old James Moore, of Silvester Street, Everton, was one of a gang of 10 who attacked him. They were armed with batons, sticks and bottles.
They are due to be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court later. A judge at Liverpool Crown Court is considering the evidence in the case before sentencing the trio.
Moore, who admitted murder two weeks ago, had been given an anti-social behaviour order in 2007 but had "repeatedly" breached it.Moore, who admitted murder two weeks ago, had been given an anti-social behaviour order in 2007 but had "repeatedly" breached it.
Neil Flewitt QC, prosecuting, told the court Moore's reign of terror saw him smash car windows with golf balls and abuse people in the street.Neil Flewitt QC, prosecuting, told the court Moore's reign of terror saw him smash car windows with golf balls and abuse people in the street.
Moore also breached referral orders and supervision orders designed to punish him and rein him in, Mr Flewitt said. It was sheer chance that those three young men...should find themselves in the way of an angry mob Neil Flewitt QC, prosecuting
The prosecutor added it was a "striking feature" of the case that Moore had not been sent to jail and remained at liberty to kill "innocent" Joseph, who had unwittingly found himself caught up in local gang rivalry.
Moore, of Silvester Street, Vauxhall, Liverpool, showed little emotion as he sat through the hearing.
Joseph and friends Callum Naden and Greg Harold, both 17, had gone to the club to see a band perform.
As the boys stood outside, they were confronted by Moore and his gang, who had gone looking for revenge after an earlier fight between their associates and rivals.
Mr Flewitt said: "The background to this lies in the violent rivalry between groups of young men in the Vauxhall and Everton areas of Liverpool.
'Getting shivved'
"It was sheer chance that those three young men, who had absolutely nothing to do with the earlier incident, should find themselves in the way of an angry mob."
The prosecutor described how the 10-strong group had their faces covered and were armed with an array of weapons, including Moore's 4in (10cm) blade.
They chased the three boys around the youth club building until they caught them at the front entrance.
"A few of the gang moved towards the boys. James Moore then said, 'It's going down lads', stepped further forward and stabbed Joseph Lappin."
Joseph Lappin was with friends when he was attacked
Mr Flewitt said as Moore killed the young army cadet, he said: "What's it like getting shivved?"
Shivved, the barrister explained, is slang for stabbed. Moore, however, has disputed the allegation he asked that question before knifing him.
"He then stabbed Callum and at that point Greg kicked him away," Mr Flewitt added.
Joseph's parents, John and Toni Lappin, sobbed as the hearing was told how the knife went through his ribs and lung and into his heart.
Callum was stabbed in the leg and abdomen but survived the attack.
Michael Shorrock QC, defending, told the court Moore had written a "short letter of apology" to the families of his victims.
He will be sentenced for murder along with the other nine defendants who have previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.He will be sentenced for murder along with the other nine defendants who have previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm.
The other nine are: Colin Yell, 24, of Snowdon Lane; Colin Cain, 21, of Barmouth Way; Anthony Preston, 21, of Eldonian Way; Anthony Smith, 22, of Heriot Street; John McDonald, 22, of Wilcock Close; Thomas Riding, 19, of Houlgrave Road; Anthony Greenwood, of Lockfields View; Shaun Doyle, 17, of St Albans Court; and 16-year-old Francis Jordan, of Burlington Street, all Liverpool.