Paul Beddoes, a man convicted of murder, saw his prison sentence lengthened after he repeatedly stabbed his partner, Lynn McNally, to death at their residence in Telford, Shropshire.
Initially, Beddoes, aged 45, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 11 years and 68 days.
Yet, the Court of Appeal's senior judges deemed this sentence to be 'unduly lenient' and subsequently raised the minimum term to 14 years and 190 days.
Lord Justice Gross pointed out the brutality of the assault, noting the use of two knives and the lack of any defensive injuries, which indicated a clear intent to kill.
The assault took place in February when Beddoes was under the influence of heroin and diazepam, despite having been offered assistance with his drug dependency the day prior.
Lynn McNally, aged 46, was discovered with multiple stab wounds, leading to her death.
The case was referred to the Court of Appeal by Solicitor General Robert Buckland QC, who commented, 'The offender poses a danger to women, and I am satisfied the court has increased the sentence appropriately.'
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
dly stabbed his partner, Lynn McNally, to death at their residence in Telford, Shropshire. Initially, Beddoes, aged 45, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 11 years and 68 days. Yet, the Court of Appeal's senior jud...
Life or indeterminate sentence
11 years and 68 days
Initially, Beddoes, aged 45, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 11 years and 68 days
Prison sentence
11 years and 68 days
Initially, Beddoes, aged 45, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 11 years and 68 days
