Dominic Raab says Garry Newlove's death was a 'horrific crime' as he announces his intervention.
In 2008, a court heard Mr Newlove was kicked "like a football" when he confronted Swellings and two others
Adam Swellings was sentenced to life for the murder of Mr Newlove who was attacked during a row over vandalism at his Warrington home in 2007.But Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has blocked the move for Swellings, who is eligible for parole in August 2024. Describing Mr Newlove's murder as a "horrific crime", he continued: "Under our reforms, we will take a more precautionary approach - with public protection put first."The trial heard Mr Newlove, who was 47, was kicked "like a football" when he confronted Swellings and two others about vandalism of his wife's car outside his home.
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