His/Her Honour Judge [Name] addressed the defendant directly. The judge stated that [Offence] is a "serious matter" that "strikes at the heart of public safety."
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The victim’s family wept in the public gallery as the sentences were read out. Outside court, Detective Constable [Name] said: "This sends a clear message that violent crime will not be tolerated on the streets of [City Name]." reading crown court today
In defence of [Name A], barrister [Name] argued that his client had suffered a "difficult upbringing" and had acted under duress from a loan shark. However, the judge dismissed this as "wholly unsubstantiated." His/Her Honour Judge [Name] addressed the defendant directly
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