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Two Jailed for Botched Burglary Where Accomplice Died
3 Jul
Summary
- Two burglars received 12-year sentences for a raid where accomplice died.
- The victim defended himself during the home invasion, fatally wounding one.
- The court found the jailed men shared responsibility for the death.
Two burglars have been jailed for their involvement in a violent home invasion that resulted in an accomplice's death. David McCandless, 44, and Mason Meanwell, 25, were each sentenced to 12 years and six months for their roles in the February 25, 2025, incident.
The pair, along with accomplice Taylor Green and an unidentified fourth individual, broke into a mobile home near Lodge Lane Industrial Estate in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire. They were armed and entered the property shouting for money, confronting Ethan Arnold and his partner who were in bed.
During the confrontation, Ethan Arnold used a knife to defend himself, fatally stabbing Taylor Green. The court heard that while the defendants did not intend to kill Green, their participation in the conspiracy meant they shared responsibility for his death. Judge Michael Soole emphasized the shared culpability, stating, "Whatever precise role each [of you] played... all share equal responsibility."
The Crown Prosecution Service noted that the defendants "knew their actions would be harmful" and that Green's death would not have occurred without their planning. Police are still seeking information regarding the identity of the fourth person involved in the burglary.
