Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 19th August 2024

One 21-year-old man pleads not guilty to murder of Tommy Boom with trial set to take place in early 2025

One 21-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Tommy Boom, with his co-defendant set to enter his plea at a later date ahead of the trial in early 2025. Daniel Larman and Kieran Okocha-Sleight, both aged 21 and of no fixed address, were charged with Tommy’s murder on the evening of Monday, July 22.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th May 2024

Fiona Beal: Police describe ‘cold-blooded’ murder after primary teacher sent down for life

Fiona Beal’s murder of her partner Nicholas Billingham has been described as “cold-blooded” by police after the former Northampton primary school teacher was sent down for life today (Thursday). Beal begins her life sentence of a minimum of 20 years, less the time she has spent in remand, after admitting she murdered her partner and buried him in the garden of their Kingsley home.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th May 2024

Northampton teacher Fiona Beal sentenced to life for murdering partner Nick Billingham and burying him in garden

Fiona Beal - a Northampton primary school teacher - is today (Thursday) starting a life sentence after admitting she murdered her partner and buried him in the garden of their Kingsley home. Beal appeared for sentencing at a two-day hearing at the Old Bailey in London having changed her plea to guilty to murder last month just a few days into the retrial of her case.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 7th February 2024

Murderer, 20, jailed for 21 years for fatal stabbing of University of Northampton student

“There is no sentence in this world that can make up for the loss of Kwabena”

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th November 2023

15-year-old sentenced to 13 years for Fred Shand’s murder says ‘somebody has lost their son and that was my fault’

“I have realised this is not the life I want for myself.”

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th November 2023

Fred Shand’s father describes ‘insufferable pain’ of losing 16-year-old son ahead of sentencing

“When Fred was taken, so was my heart. My life will never be the same.”

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 30th November 2023

15-year-old given 13 year life sentence for ‘brazen and shocking’ murder of Fred Shand

The Judge described the incident as a “horrendous attack in broad daylight on the streets of Northampton”, which has “shocked the wider community”.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 22nd November 2023

One found guilty of murder following fatal stabbing of University of Northampton student

The jury had been deliberating since 10.50am on Tuesday (November 21).

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st November 2023

Jury sent out to deliberate verdicts for three defendants following fatal stabbing of University of Northampton student

The trial has been ongoing since October 12 and the jury members retired at 10.50am this morning.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 4th August 2023

Fred Shand’s father speaks out following verdicts: ‘As long as life lasts Fred will never be forgotten’

“Leave the knives alone. You don’t need knives."

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 4th August 2023

Older Northampton teenager found not guilty of manslaughter in Fred Shand trial

The jury reached a verdict that the 17-year-old is not guilty of manslaughter.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 4th August 2023

One Northampton teen defendant found guilty of murder in Fred Shand trial

The jury unanimously decided the younger defendant is guilty of murder.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 3rd August 2023

Fred Shand murder trial: Jury continue deliberating verdict for teens on trial for fatal stabbing

The jury first retired at around 11.35am on Wednesday morning.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 2nd August 2023

Fred Shand murder trial: Judge concludes summary before jury retired to consider verdict of teens

The jury were reminded of Fred’s words “do you think I’m scared of a shank?” before he was fatally stabbed.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 2nd August 2023

Fred Shand murder trial: Jury retires to consider verdict for teens on trial for fatal stabbing

On day 14 of the murder trial sitting at Northampton Crown Court, it is now time for the jury to make their decision.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 2nd August 2023

Fred Shand murder trial: Judge continues to sum up events leading up to and during fatal stabbing before jury retires

There are just two sections left to go over before the jury will be sent to decide their verdict.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 1st August 2023

Fred Shand murder trial: Co-defendants were only ‘close friends’ since start of this year, court hears

The Judge began summarising the case for the jury, ahead of them retiring to consider their verdict in due course.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 1st August 2023

Fred Shand murder trial: Defence believes older defendant was ‘no longer interested’ in pursuing fight, court hears

It is for the jury to determine if the 17-year-old defendant made his ‘withdrawal from joint enterprise’ clear enough.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 1st August 2023

Fred Shand murder trial: Pictures of 17-year-old posing with knives labelled ‘stupid’ and ‘childish’ by defence

The defence barrister addressed the photos and said: “That type of behaviour has nothing at all to do with the taking out of a knife and being prepared to plunge it into the body of another human being”.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 31st July 2023

Fred Shand murder trial: Fatal stabbing said to be ‘fight gone horribly, tragically wrong’ by 15-year-old’s defence

“We are not an apology for that young man over there,” the 15-year-old’s defence barrister told the court as he pointed to him in the dock.