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Drugs Gang Who Murdered Man in Chemical Attack Jailed For 118 Yrs
Drugs Gang Who Murdered Man in Chemical Attack Spree Jailed For 118 Years
Ammonia attack gang of four must serve at least 118 years behind bars for murdering Andrew Foster
BBC 4 AUG 2024
Andrew Foster
(Top, left to right) Youssef Wynne, 39, and John Wandless, 33, and (bottom, left to right) Kenneth Fawcett, 33, and Josh Hawthorn, 22
Members of a gang who murdered a man by throwing ammonia in his face have been told they must serve minimum jail terms of up to 33 years.
Newcastle Crown Court heard how Andy Foster, 26, died in what a judge described as a ‘cruel and terrifying attack’ his home in Wrekenton, Gateshead, in August 2023.
The murder was committed as part of a violent campaign to control the drugs trade in the community.
On Friday, leader of the drugs gang Youssef Wynne, 40, of Wuppertal Court, Jarrow, was jailed for life by the judge, Mr Justice Dove, who ordered him to serve at least 33 years before he is considered for parole.
Three other men were jailed for life over Mr Foster’s murder.
Kenneth Fawcett, 33, of Balkwell Avenue, North Shields, who was described by the judge as Wynne’s “willing enforcer” was given a 32-year tariff.
The group were seen walking away after the horrific attack
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