Scots teenager who murdered stranger on 18th birthday night out jailed for life
dailyrecord.co.ukA drunk teenager who murdered a stranger on a night out for his 18th birthday has been given a life sentence. Brian McKillop attacked James Britton as the 51 year-old was heading home in Rutherglen.
A judge heard how Mr Britton was repeatedly kicked and stamped on until he lost consciousness. The High Court in Glasgow previously heard how Mr Britton - who was nicknamed Moose by friends - was rushed to the city's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he died on November 4, 2021.
McKillop, now 19, was arrested at the scene and made a string of outbursts including: "Murder, man - I hope he is dead, but I hope he is alright at the same time." On Wednesday, at the High Court in Edinburgh, judge Lord Beckett ordered McKillop, to be detained for life.
The judge had earlier heard from defence advocate Ronnie Renucci KC about how McKillop's memory of the attack was "hazy" due to him consuming drink and drugs.
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