'Most wanted criminal' sentenced to life imprisonment

Shane O’Brien was sentenced today to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years for the murder of Joshua Hanson.Deanna Heer, led by Mark Heywood QC, was instructed on behalf of the prosecution. O’Brien was convicted following a 10 day trial at the Central Criminal Court.

The case has received widespread media coverage. See : The Independent, Sky News & BBC.