2021-10-21
Husband who tried to murder wife with hammer appeals 15-year sentence
Stage: Appeal
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Today, the Court of Appeal was told that the sentenced imposed by Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy in April 2014 was "too long and disproportionate". A recording of the emergency call was played in court. "The problem is that probably I killed my wife and now I'm on my way to you to be jailed," he said. "Ring an ambulance.