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Teenagers sentenced for 'wicked' murder of Liverpool man in gang attack | Teenagers sentenced for 'wicked' murder of Liverpool man in gang attack |
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Five teenagers described as a “marauding mob” have been sentenced for the brutal murder of a young man in a Liverpool launderette last year. | |
The baby-faced gang stabbed Sean McHugh to death at an Anfield launderette where he sought refuge inside the shop's back room and begged for help. | |
CCTV of the attack showed the teenagers entering the launderette armed with a sword stick, which they used to stab Mr McHugh in the leg, severing his main artery. He died in hospital days after police him bleeding on the floor. | |
Reese O'Shaughnessy, 19, was jailed for a minimum of 18 years in prison alongside Andrew Hewitt, 15, Keyfer Dykstra, Corey Hewitt and Joseph McGill, all 14, who will serve between six and 12 years in prison. | |
Passing sentence, Judge Clement Goldstone said: "Each of you has been convicted of the murder of Sean McHugh, a truly wicked attack in which each of you played different roles." | Passing sentence, Judge Clement Goldstone said: "Each of you has been convicted of the murder of Sean McHugh, a truly wicked attack in which each of you played different roles." |
An emotional Lorraine McHugh said the death of her son, who was 19 at the time, had destroyed their lives and denied he was involved in a rival gang. | An emotional Lorraine McHugh said the death of her son, who was 19 at the time, had destroyed their lives and denied he was involved in a rival gang. |
The court heard Dykstra, who belonged to a gang known as the Lane Heads, had been stabbed in the chest months earlier and had vowed to "avenge" the attack. | The court heard Dykstra, who belonged to a gang known as the Lane Heads, had been stabbed in the chest months earlier and had vowed to "avenge" the attack. |
Detective Chief Inspector Andy O'Connor, said: "The suffering Sean endured before his death and the pain and heartbreak inflicted on his family can never be taken back. | Detective Chief Inspector Andy O'Connor, said: "The suffering Sean endured before his death and the pain and heartbreak inflicted on his family can never be taken back. |
But I hope that the sentencing of these young men today brings Sean's family a sense of closure and justice, and sends out a clear message that violence such as this is not tolerated by Merseyside Police, nor the communities we serve." | But I hope that the sentencing of these young men today brings Sean's family a sense of closure and justice, and sends out a clear message that violence such as this is not tolerated by Merseyside Police, nor the communities we serve." |
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