Peter McGarry forgot who his dad was when he embarked on a 'lethal attack', a court heard.
A man who beat his father to death in his own home after consuming cocaine and drinking alcohol has been given a life sentence.The 53-year-old, of Alexandra Street in Kirkby in Ashfield, must serve a minimum term of 14 years and 123 days in prison, which reflects time already served in jail.Peter McGarry was sentenced to life in prison after a hearing at Nottingham Crown Court
"He appeared to be under the impression, that the man he had beaten to death was an intruder," he said. Mr Aspden said Malcolm "had taken a truly savage beating at the hands of this defendant, with fatal consequences".Mr Aspden told the court the defendant was arrested at the scene, and told officers he had given the victim "a good hiding", but denied it was his father.
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