Serial burglar jailed 18 years for killing pensioner with headbutt

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 17:18 · Archive

Ashley Malcolm was sentenced to 18 years for the manslaughter of John Burke, 86, who died after being attacked during a burglary.

Serial burglar Ashley Malcolm has been jailed for 18 years with an additional five years on extended licence for the manslaughter of John Burke, 86. Burke died the day after being attacked during a burglary at his home in Hackney, east London, where he was attempting to protect his 91-year-old wife.

How it is being reported

• 'Cowardly' burglar who headbutted and killed frail pensioner, 86, as he tried to protect his wife during nighttime raid on his London home is jailed for 18 yearsDaily Mail · 1 Oct, 15:07
• Serial burglar Ashley Malcolm jailed for 18 years for killing granddad, 86, with headbuttThe Mirror · 1 Oct, 14:51

In this story: Ashley Malcolm · John Burke · Hackney · London

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