Newlove ringleader 'may appeal'

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Adam Swellings, 19, of Crewe, was locked up for life on Monday with a recommendation he serve a minimum of 17 years.

The popular 47-year-old's murder in Warrington sparked outrage and a national debate about Britain's yob culture.

Swellings' solicitor Patrick Heald said the 17-year term had gone beyond parliament's recommendation of 15 years for similar crimes.

Describing the minimum tariff as "robust", he said: "It is safe to say he will consider appealing both the conviction and sentence.

"However, these are very early days and I am not in a position to say more than that."

Mr Heald said the move was not unusual in such cases and he would be meeting his client to discuss the appeal after receiving written advice from his barrister, Geoffrey Whelan.

Asked whether Jordan Cunliffe, 16, and Stephen Sorton, 17 - sentenced to 12 and 15 years respectively - would also appeal, Mr Heald said: "I don't act for them but their representatives will undoubtedly consider their positions."

Mrs Newlove, who was told about the possible appeal when she appeared on GMTV, said of Swellings: "I am not surprised.

"He knows how to play the system, he has no respect and will just try whatever and I hope to God they don't give him leave to appeal, because this is just disgraceful."