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Sophie Robinson

Man jailed for murdering partner who died two years after he set her alight

Leigh Pateman was given a life sentence (Lincolnshire Police/PA) -

A man has been jailed for life for murdering his partner who died with severe burns two years after he poured petrol on her and set her on fire.

Leigh Pateman, 45, was previously sentenced to 17 years and 10 months in prison for grievous bodily harm with intent, but admitted the murder of Ellen Marshall in November after she died from her injuries on March 11 2023.

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