Murderer Redvers Bickley will be sentenced for killing his housemate Tyler Denton at Mold Crown Court this morning (April 18).
The 21-year-old from Rhyl was found guilty of stabbing 25-year-old Cheshire Oaks worker Miss Denton to death at the house they shared.
Bickley will also be sentenced for attempting to murder her sisters Cody and Shannen and their dad Paul on September 9, last year.
We will be bringing you all the updates and reaction from the court room.
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New images of Tyler Denton released
The family of Tyler have released new images of her following the sentencing hearing.
Tyler Denton 'didn’t get the justice she deserved', say family as killer is jailed for life
The heartbroken family of murdered Tyler Denton said she “didn’t get the justice she deserved.”
Friends and relatives were visibly upset by the 30 year minimum sentence handed to Redvers James Bickley, who was convicted of killing the 25-year-old and attempting to murder her father, Paul and two sisters, Cody and Shannen.
CPS statement
Speaking after sentencing Andrew Warman of the CPS said: “Bickley initiated a vicious crime on unsuspecting victims, at a place where they should have been safe.
“He pursued them into the street and continued the assault until he was overpowered and detained.
“Bickley denied murdering Tyler and attempting to murder Cody, Shannen and Paul Denton claiming diminished responsibility but the case put forward by the CPS showed he was responsible for his actions.
“We hope that Cody, Shannen and Paul make a full recovery. The family and friends of Tyler have our heartfelt sympathies for their loss.”
'We will never be the same again' - family of Tyler Denton say their hearts have been 'ripped out' by her murder
The devastating trauma inflicted upon the family of murdered Tyler Denton was laid bare in heart-rendering victim impact statements read to Mold Crown Court.
Her father Paul Denton – who himself was stabbed when he rushed to the scene of the knife attack in Llys Aderyn Du, Rhyl, to help his three daughters - revealed he hated himself for not being able to save her.
Statement of Tyler’s sister Cody Denton
In a statement, Tyler’s sister Cody Denton told how she had “suffered multiple stab wounds to my face and body”.
“I have never been told the exact number of injuries which I suffered as medical staff said that they lost count, there were so many,” she said.
Her injuries meant she had been unable to feed, wash, change, shower or go to the toilet by myself for some time and had to rely on family members for help.
“It was specifically bad after the attack, but I am still feeling the effects now, still have limited hand movement in both my right hand and left arm. I am still receiving medical treatment for my hand,” she said.
Heartbreaking words of Tyler's dad
Paul Denton – who himself was stabbed when he rushed to the scene of the knife attack in Llys Aderyn Du, Rhyl, to help his three daughters - revealed he hated himself for not being able to save her.
He said: “I hate feeling that I can’t protect my family anymore.
“I hate remembering that night and having to go through it over and over again.
“My family’s heart has been ripped out.
“I will never see her walking down the aisle and getting married or having kids.
“I’m so angry that Tyler’s 25 years have been taken for nothing. Words aren’t enough.”
Redvers Bickley arriving in court
Here is a video of Bickley arriving in court this morning before he was jailed for life.
‘We will never be the same again’ - family of Tyler Denton say their hearts have been ‘ripped out’ by her murder
The devastating trauma inflicted upon the family of murdered Tyler Denton was laid bare in heart-rendering victim impact statements read to Mold Crown Court. Her father Paul Denton – who himself was stabbed when he rushed to the scene of the knife attack in Llys Aderyn Du, Rhyl, to help his three daughters - revealed he hated himself for not being able to save her. In a statement read out by junior prosecutor Sarah Badrawy during the sentencing of Redvers Bickley he told how he felt “guilty for smiling and doing the things I Iiked to do like coach football and play with the grandkids, just being normal”.
What police said about murder trial
DCI Gary Kelly of North Wales Police made a statement outside court - this is what he said.
Watch police read family statement outside court
DC Laura Griffiths read the statement on behalf of Tyler’s family.
CPS sent 'heartfelt sympathies' to family
The CPS have sent us a statement about Bickley now he has been sent to jail.
Andrew Warman of the CPS said:
Bickley initiated a vicious crime on unsuspecting victims, at a place where they should have been safe. He pursued them into the street and continued the assault until he was overpowered and detained.
Bickley denied murdering Tyler and attempting to murder Cody, Shannen and Paul Denton claiming diminished responsibility but the case put forward by the CPS showed he was responsible for his actions.
We hope that Cody, Shannen and Paul make a full recovery. The family and friends of Tyler have our heartfelt sympathies for their loss.
'Tyler didn't get the justice she deserved', say family
Temporary DC Laura Griffiths read out a statement on behalf of the family.
Tyler didn’t get the justice she deserved. It should have been a longer sentence, but he’s been put away, and can no longer destroy another family, as he has ours.
We now have the challenge of rebuilding our lives with a piece of us all missing.
Mr and Mrs Denton would also like to say thank you from the bottom of their hearts, to the family and friends and the people of Rhyl for their support and kind words.
As well as a big thank you to Rhyl and Kinmel Bay Football Club for their support and help during this tragic time and especially to North Wales Police and the family liaison officers, Sarah and Laura, for all their help. Thank you all very much.
Family tell of disappointment over sentence
The family are outside court now. They feel that his sentence isn’t long enough but are glad he’s been locked away.
Police release mugshot of Bickley
This is the mugshot of Bickley that has just been released by North Wales Police.
Police praise Denton family for 'bravery, fortitude and dignity'
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Kelly has also praised Tyler’s family for how they’ve handled themselves during the last few months.
Together with the Crown Prosecution Service I would like to thank those members of the community who stepped forward and assisted my team with the investigation, but in particular my thanks to the Denton family for their bravery, fortitude and dignity during the whole of this investigation and court process.
Bickley held a 'deep concealed jealousy' over Tyler's relationships with friends and family
Police have made a statement following the sentencing of Bickley.
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Kelly said:
This trial was brought about following the murder of Tyler Denton and the attempted murder of her sisters and father; Cody Denton, Shannen Denton and Paul Robert Denton in the front garden of a house in on Saturday 9th September 2017.
The accused, Redvers James Bickley was infatuated with Tyler and held a deep concealed jealousy for her successful relationships with her family and friends. On that Saturday night in September, whilst the three sisters and a friend were having a fun night in, Redvers attacked them with a knife in the house they shared.
As the girls fled into the street seeking help he followed them and continued his attack resulting in the tragic death of Tyler. When Mr Denton arrived to assist his daughters he too was viciously attacked and seriously injured whilst bravely disarming Bickley
Bickley sought to put the family through a trial on the basis of diminished responsibility but the jury did not accept that basis and Redvers Bickley has today been sentenced to a minimum of 30 for the murder of Tyler and attempted murder of Cody, Shannen and Paul Denton.
Murderer Redvers Bickley jailed for life for brutal stabbing of Tyler Denton
A man convicted of murdering his housemate and attempting to murder her two sisters and father in a knife attack must serve at least 30 years behind bars before being considered for parole. Redvers James Bickley, 21, appeared at Mold Crown Court this morning, where he was sentenced for stabbing and killing Tyler Denton, 25, at the house they shared on Llys Aderyn Du, Rhyl. Tyler’s sisters, Cody and Shannen and their father, Paul were also victims of the brutal stabbing incident, which spilled out into the street on September 9, last year.
Police to give statement soon
Friends and family are visibly upset.
DCI Gary Kelly from North Wales Police is expected to read a statement on the steps of the court shortly.
Family leaves court in tears
Cries of “that’s disgusting” could be heard from the public gallery as relatives left in tears.
Bickley jailed for minimum of 30 years
The appropriate minimum sentence in respect of Tyler Denton is - life with minimum term of 30 years, says the judge.
Bickley is sentenced to 10 years for the three attempted murders but all sentences are to run concurrently.
Bickley facing at least 25 years
An appropriate starting point for sentencing is 25 years, the judge said.
“In arriving at the appropriate minimum term, it is appropriate to take into account that not only have you been convicted of murder, but also 3 counts of attempted murder”
Judge praises Denton family for holding themselves with 'considerable dignity'
The victim impact statements “make for very sad reading, it is clear that their lives have changed forever.” Said Mr Justice Picken.
The judge said the family are “close knit and thoroughly decent”.
He praised the family for attending the court every day and holding themselves with “considerable dignity”.
Jury rejected Bickley's defence
Bickley put forward a diminished responsibility case but the jury rejected those defences.
Attack came out of nowhere
The judge is relaying the events of the fateful evening.
“The attack came out of nowhere. When you were attacking her (Shannen) it was controlled, you knew where you wanted to hit her, you wanted to kill her.”
Shannen heard him say “Red’s revenge” as he struck her.
Reason why Bickley killed may never be known
The judge, Mr Justin Picken, asks Bickley why he stabbed Miss Denton and her family.
Tyler Denton had been a very good friend of yours...you lived together...you were like a brother and sister...so why did you do what you did?
“Another suggestion was that you were acting out of fantasy....on your version of events you wrote things on the dictation of your alter ego, James.
The reason may never be known for certain.
Judge to address Bickley
Bickley has already been in custody for 217 days. The judge is now addressing Bickley with his sentencing remarks.
Judge retires to consider sentence
Due to his mental state, Harrington said “he will be paying a very severe price even if the court decided to show him some mercy.”
This is a sentence which Bickley will serve the entirety before being considered for parole, the judge said.
The judge has retired to consider his sentencing options
Defence ask for judge to take into account Bickley's mental health when sentencing
Mr Harrington said major mitigating factors in the case are that Bickley had no previous convictions, his youth, and he suffers a mental disorder.
“Mitigation should have an impact on the sentencing,” said Mr Harrington in his submissions to the judge asking that the potential 25 year sentence be reduced.
