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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, from Crewe, was jailed for life with a judge advising he serve at least 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. Last month, his solicitor said the teenager may appeal because his term was beyond parliament's recommendation of 15 years.
The Crown Prosecution Service said Swellings had lodged notice to appeal. Swellings was one of three youths convicted of murdering Mr Newlove, 47, outside his Warrington home.
A spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that an appeal has been lodged against his conviction and his sentence." A Crown Prosecution Service spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that an appeal has been lodged against his conviction and his sentence."
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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.
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.