Breaking News From Jordans

Ian Lawless was convicted of the Murder of Alfie Wilkins in February 2002 , the national media descirbed it as a "vigilante murder " of a suspected paedophile . Mr Wilkins who was not under suspicision died by smoke inhilation following a fire .

Today Mr Lawless's case was quashed by Lord Justice Richards .

The appeal was based upon fresh evidence and in particular the testimony of Professor Gudjonnsson , an eminent psychologist who has given evidence in many of the countries leading miscarriage cases including the Guildford 4 , Derek Bentley , Barry George to name but a few .

Ian Lawless's Solicitor Mark Newby of Jordans LLP addressing the media outside the Court pointed out how happy Mr Lawless was to be ending his 8 year nightmare .

Mark said :

"This case highlights the continued problem of the mentally vulnerable being pushed through a criminal justice system without any of the safeguards being put in place to protect them "

[ A Fuller article will be issued later in the week ]