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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brian Farmer

Man convicted of murdering six-year-old Rikki Neave in 1994 prepares for appeal

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A 41-year-old man convicted of murdering a six-year-old boy nearly 30 years ago is preparing to mount an appeal.

Three appeal judges on Wednesday concluded that James Watson, who last year was handed a life sentence with a minimum jail term of 15 years after being found guilty of murdering Rikki Neave in 1994, had “arguable” grounds for challenging his conviction.

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