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Michael Goodwin KC and John Lyons instructed for the defence

December 4, 2025

Michael Goodwin KC and John Lyons have been instructed to defend in a high‑profile murder case involving the stabbing of a teenager in Manchester.

The trial will take place at Manchester Crown Court on 9 March 2026.

Michael Goodwin KC KC is ranked as a Leading King’s Counsel in crime and an expert in high profile homicide and serious crime cases: https://lnkd.in/eWfMJ9ri

John Lyons specialises exclusively in criminal defence representing those accused of serious and organised crime including murder and manslaughter: https://lnkd.in/e2B6fd2t

They are instructed by Attiq Malik of Liberty Law Solicitors

News stories:
BBC News https://lnkd.in/eZERNsFj
ITV News https://lnkd.in/eHnHQkb5
Daily Mirror https://lnkd.in/eVEs5ksQ