R v Xuereb [2019]

Peter Finnigan QC prosecuted a defendant accused of attempted murder concerning a daylight hammer attack upon a mother and daughter that left life-changing injuries. The defendant had previously been sectioned and was seriously affected by a lifetime of drug abuse. He pleaded guilty to attempted murder and was sentenced to a hospital order (section 37) with restrictions.

Counsel prosecuted on behalf of the CPS.

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