Man Convicted of Murdering Teenager
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2 FEBRUARY 2012
MAN CONVICTED OF MURDERING TEENAGER
At the High Court in Glasgow today, Craig Roy was found guilty of the murder of Jack Frew.
The jury found him guilty unanimously following a 12-day trial.
Speaking after the verdict, Area Procurator Fiscal for Lanarkshire Janet Cameron said:
"Craig Roy armed himself with a knife and carried out a violent, sustained and murderous attack on Jack Frew.
"Jack Frew died because Craig Roy had a knife and had no hesitation in using it and using it repeatedly.
"This crime yet again demonstrates the devastating consequences that can follow from carrying a knife.
"The senseless loss of such a young life is tragic and caused shock and concern not just to the local community in East Kilbride but across our country.
"Today's conviction should act as a warning to anyone thinking of leaving home with a knife or using a knife that prosecutors, working together with the police, will ensure that those people are caught, prosecuted and brought to justice.
"Our thoughts remain with the family of Jack Frew at this time."
Note to editors
Sentence has been deferred to 1 March at the High Court in Edinburgh.
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