OFFENDER WITH VIOLENT PAST SENTENCED FOR MANSLAUGHTER IN HALIFAX
Child rapist and dangerous offender Dale Dwyer was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Darren Moorhouse following a stabbing incident in Halifax.Dwyer, who had previously served four years in a young offenders institution in 2006 for raping two young girls, was involved in a violent altercation at a flat in Athol Close in January 2017.
During the fight, Dwyer took a knife from his friend Christopher Churchill and stabbed Mr Moorhouse in the heart, resulting in his death.
The court heard that Dwyer had been assessed as a "dangerous" offender due to prior crimes, including an attack on a former partner with a machete.
Although Dwyer was acquitted of murder, he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 15 years in prison with an extended license of five years.
The judge also referenced Churchill, jailed for 16 years for manslaughter, who had kicked Mr Moorhouse in the head as he lay dying.
The verdict followed emotional victim impact statements, with Mr Moorhouse’s family expressing grief and devastation.
The case highlighted the dangers of carrying knives and the tragic consequences of violence.
Before sentencing, Dwyer’s criminal history and previous assaults were discussed, emphasizing his dangerous status.
The court’s decision aimed to prevent future harm, and the family of the victim shared their heartbreak, describing Mr Moorhouse as a kind and funny man whose life was taken just before his 50th birthday.
