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Fatal Burglary: Burglar Gets 18 Years for Killing Pensioner
1 Oct
Summary
- A prolific burglar received an 18-year sentence for manslaughter.
- The victim, an 86-year-old, died after being headbutted during a burglary.
- The incident occurred late on September 29th in Hackney, North London.
A burglar, Ashley Malcolm, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, plus five years on license, for killing an 86-year-old pensioner. The fatal assault occurred on September 29th when Malcolm broke into the home of John Burke and his 91-year-old wife in Hackney, North London.
Malcolm entered the couple's flat shortly before midnight, spending approximately 90 minutes inside. He initially left with a shopping trolley filled with stolen goods, only to return for a second burglary, spending another 20 minutes inside and taking a box.
During the sentencing at the Old Bailey, Judge Simon Mayo KC noted the prolonged nature of the burglary and the vulnerability of the elderly occupants. The victim's grandson, Reece Lambert, expressed that his grandfather died protecting his wife.
A carer discovered the aftermath of the break-in the following morning, finding a broken window and a disturbed kitchen.
