Detectives welcome manslaughter sentence
Leon Johnston (24) from Toomebridge was sentenced by Lord Justice McLaughlin to an undetermined sentence for manslaughter with the minimum tariff of seven years.
Michael McLaughlin died from his wounds after being stabbed at an apartment complex on the Hillhead Road, Castledawson on August 9 2010.
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Hide Ad“This was a callous, brutal, unprovoked killing on a defenceless man. Police welcome the sentence imposed and hope it provides some small degree of comfort to Michael’s family,” said police in a statement.