Thomas Cashman will not appear in Manchester Crown Court today to hear his sentence for the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel.
Cashman, 34, formerly of Grenadier Drive, West Derby, earlier arrived at the court building surrounded by armed police to be sentenced. However, it has now been confirmed he will not appear in the courtroom this afternoon.
Cashman will receive life imprisonment after being convicted of one of the most atrocious crimes in Merseyside's history. Justice Amanda Yip, who presided over his trial, will be required to set a minimum term which the 34-year-old must serve behind bars before he is considered eligible for release.
