June 18, 2024
Following a four week trial at Ipswich Crown Court, Jeremy Benson KC leading Steven Dyble represented 43 year old Jay Cotterill who was charged with the murder of 37 year old Richard Hunt of Suffolk.
During the trial the court heard Mr Cotterill and Mr Hunt were known to each other, having both had relationships with the same woman.
The jury acquitted Mr Cotterill of murder whilst returning a guilty verdict on the alternative count of manslaughter. Mr Cotterill was also cleared of a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm against Mr Hunt’s ex-partner, who was also present that night.
Mr Cotterill will be sentenced on 9 August.
Jeremy Benson KC has over thirty years’ experience both prosecuting and defending frequently briefed in complex murder trials, often involving complicated scientific, psychiatric or medical evidence. Read more: [Jeremy Benson KC Profile]
Steven Dyble’s practice covers all areas of criminal defence work with a particular emphasis on homicide, Sexual Offences, Drug Offences, Fraud and money laundering. Read more: [Steven Dyble Profile]
Both were instructed by Claire Hullock of Hullock & Co.
Read news stories here:
[BBC News]
[Daily Mail]
