Amy Walker

Three teenagers were sentenced following the fatal stabbing of 26‑year‑old Vernard Murray in a planned revenge attack in Cheetham Hill. Lee Williams received a life sentence for murder, while Riley McDermott and John Harte were jailed for manslaughter. The attack followed a car chase and collision, with Williams delivering the fatal stab wounds. The offenders fled, burned the getaway vehicle, and attempted to cover their tracks. Victim impact statements described profound grief, while the judge condemned the premeditated violence. Police said the sentences reflected the seriousness of the crime and their commitment to tackling violent offences.