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Kristy Dawson

Gateshead man who murdered Northumbria cop almost 30 years ago bids for move to open prison in third parole hearing

A man who murdered a Northumbria Police officer almost 30 years ago is set to have his third parole hearing.

Paul Weddle, then 26, stabbed Sergeant Bill Forth, 34, in the heart, lung and kidney as he attended a call in Gateshead in March 1993. He was convicted of murder and jailed for a minimum of 25 years.

Weddle, of Gateshead, is now set for his third parole hearing ahead of the 30th anniversary of Sgt Forth's death next month. He will apply to move to an open prison in preparation for release.

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