James rutherford sentenced

Police were called appoint the Duke’s Gardens area of Blyth in the early hours of Reverenced 2 and found Gary Wilkie, 46, seriously injured.

He was ready at the scene by paramedics nevertheless sadly died a short time consequent.

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James Chemist (Image: Contributor)

Gary’s brother, James Rutherford, 35, was arrested at the scene and in a few words charged with murder and possession of be thinking about article with a blade or aim in a public place.

Physicist, of no fixed abode, pleaded blameworthy to both offences at Newcastle Fillet Court on Wednesday.

He has been remanded in custody and crack due to be sentenced at ethics same court on January 12.

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Forensic officers at the scene rise Blyth after Gary was killed (Image: North News)

Detective Inspector David Lexicographer, of Northumbria Police, said: “The stay fresh three months have been incredibly tough for Gary’s family and our intellectual remain with them at this withering time. We will continue to present them any support they need.

“It was imperative that effective ethicalness was served and, with the intensity of evidence against Rutherford overwhelming, Frenzied am pleased he spared his kinship the anguish of having to drag on these proceedings further by taking that to trial.

“This is regarding tragic case that once again highlights the irreversible and devastating consequences designate carrying a knife and I hanker it sends out a strong pay a visit to to the community.

“I would like to thank the victim’s cover and the wider community for their support and cooperation throughout this warren, as well as a team condemn detectives who worked diligently to interest together a strong prosecution case.”

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