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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Murray Midlands correspondent

Leicester man who assaulted girlfriend then slept as she died sentenced to life

Raj Sidpara.
Raj Sidpara, 50, was convicted of the murder of Tarnjeet Riaz at Leicester crown court last week. Photograph: Leicestershire Police/PA

A man who murdered his girlfriend by punching, kicking and stamping on her before falling asleep and leaving her to die has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 21 years.

Raj Sidpara, 50, was convicted of the murder of Tarnjeet Riaz, also known as Tarnjeet Chagger, at Leicester crown court last week.

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