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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Jonathan Humphries & Benjamin Roberts-Haslam & Adam Everett

Lead detective on Olivia's family's 'courage' vs Cashman's courtroom 'cowardice'

The family of Olivia have been praised for their "courage and bravery" in contrast to the "cowardice shown by Thomas Cashman".

Thomas Cashman was today sentenced to life with a minimum of 42 years in prison for the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel. Following his sentencing, Detective Superintendent Mark Baker, who led the investigation into the murder, spoke outside Manchester Crown Court today (April 3) after the sentencing.

He said: "We welcome today's sentence which reflects the crime committed by Thomas Cashman. He now has a long time to contemplate his actions. In fact, he won't be out for a very long time and will be an old man when he is.

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