Ricky Butler tragedy - top detective video interview
THE CHIEF detective in the Ricky Butler murder investigation has spoken about the case in a powerful video interview.
Click on the green button on this page to see Tim Harris' interview with DCI Adam Hibbert filmed at Horsham Police Station yesterday afternoon (Tuesday September 2).
The trial of Richard McGarvey Martin, 19, of Heath Way, Horsham, concluded on Friday August 29, at Lewes Crown Court.
Judge Richard Brown sentenced Martin to life, with a minimum tariff of 15 years, for the murder of Horsham teenager Ricky Butler.
Martin was also found guilty of unlawful wounding.
Fifteen year old Ricky died last November at St. George's Hospital, Tooting, having been attacked earlier outside a flat in Gorringes Brook, Horsham.
DCI Hibbert, of Sussex Police's Major Crime Branch, said after the verdict: "Any unexpected loss of life is a tragic event, but what compounds this tragedy is the fact that Ricky was only 15 years of age.
"He had his whole life ahead of him and this has been cruelly taken away by the senseless act of Richard Martin."
For comprehensive coverage of all the stories making the local news, read Friday's edition of the West Sussex County Times newspaper. Website users who wish to purchase a copy of the County Times newspaper but live outside our circulation area can do so by telephoning 01403 751200 and asking for reception. The cost of the newspaper plus postage in England is 1.53 which can be paid for by credit card. Overseas rates are also available, on request.
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