Michael Boyle's appeal over attempted murder dismissed

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Michael Boyle had his appeal against conviction for the attempted murder of a south London gangster dismissed at the Old Bailey on 6 November 1998.

He was serving three life terms after the shooting, in which Tony Brindle survived several gunshots before police opened fire on Boyle. Boyle had argued that he acted under duress, fearing for the lives of his girlfriend and her daughter.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.