Two cousins caught on CCTV brutally murdering Lanarkshire man given life sentence

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Two cousins caught on CCTV brutally murdering a Lanarkshire man have been given a life sentence. William McMahon, 47, and David McMahon, 41, teamed up to attack Christopher McGee leaving the 36 year-old unconscious.William initially punched the victim before David smacked him with a glass bottle.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Christopher passed away in hospital days after the attack outside a house in Hamilton on November 5 2021. The McMahons had denied murder during a trial at the High Court in Glasgow, but jurors convicted both of the charge.William was jailed for a minimum of 15 years and six months while David - who had a worse criminal record - was caged for 16 years.Judge Lord Young said: “You showed no compassion or concern while he lay there.“David McMahon was waiting for an opportunity to attack Mr McGee but the evidence did not explore that.“I will sentence you on the basis that this was not a pre-planned attack but an alcohol based disagreement.“I have read victim impact statements from Mr McGee’s mother and partner which made clear how much his death has affected the lives of those who knew him.“He provided a high level of support to his family members and his children who have to come to terms