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| Newlove killer lodges appeal bid | Newlove killer lodges appeal bid |
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| One of the gang who kicked to death father-of-three Garry Newlove is to appeal against his conviction. | One of the gang who kicked to death father-of-three Garry Newlove is to appeal against his conviction. |
| Adam Swellings, 19, of Meredith Street, Crewe, Cheshire, was jailed for life with a recommendation he serve a minimum of 17 years. | Adam Swellings, 19, of Meredith Street, Crewe, Cheshire, was jailed for life with a recommendation he serve a minimum of 17 years. |
| Swellings was one of three youths convicted of the murder of Mr Newlove, 47, after he confronted them outside his home in Warrington. | Swellings was one of three youths convicted of the murder of Mr Newlove, 47, after he confronted them outside his home in Warrington. |
| The Crown Prosecution Service said Swellings had lodged notice to appeal. | |
| A spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that an appeal has been lodged against his conviction and his sentence." | A spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that an appeal has been lodged against his conviction and his sentence." |
| Suspect released | Suspect released |
| A date for the hearing is not yet known and the Court of Appeal must now decide whether to grant leave to appeal. | A date for the hearing is not yet known and the Court of Appeal must now decide whether to grant leave to appeal. |
| Speaking last month, his solicitor said the teenager was considering an appeal because his term had gone beyond parliament's recommendation of 15 years. | Speaking last month, his solicitor said the teenager was considering an appeal because his term had gone beyond parliament's recommendation of 15 years. |
| Mr Newlove was attacked when he confronted a gang of vandals on 10 August last year. He died two days later. | Mr Newlove was attacked when he confronted a gang of vandals on 10 August last year. He died two days later. |
| It emerged, after he was found guilty, that Swellings had been released from custody for an assault just hours before the attack. | It emerged, after he was found guilty, that Swellings had been released from custody for an assault just hours before the attack. |
| He was freed on bail on condition he stayed away from Warrington but he defied the court order and remained in the town. | He was freed on bail on condition he stayed away from Warrington but he defied the court order and remained in the town. |
| Stephen Sorton, 17, of Honister Street, Warrington, and Jordon Cunliffe, 16, formerly of Rowland Close, Warrington, were also convicted of murder. | Stephen Sorton, 17, of Honister Street, Warrington, and Jordon Cunliffe, 16, formerly of Rowland Close, Warrington, were also convicted of murder. |
| It is not known if they are considering similar moves. | It is not known if they are considering similar moves. |