ROCHDALE MAN JAILED FOR MURDER HE ADMITTED VIA TEXT
Richard Howarth, who is 42 years old and lives on Lincoln Drive in Littleborough, was found guilty of murder after he confessed via text message to his brother that he had killed his partner, Anne-Marie Nield.
The fatal incident took place in May at a flat on Oldham Road in Rochdale, where Ms.
Nield was severely injured in a brutal attack and later died from her wounds.
Howarth admitted to the crime during police investigations and pled guilty before Bolton Crown Court.
He was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 15 years before he can be considered for parole.
Authorities were initially led to investigate when they received Howarth's texts, which included his confession.
Both police and the court described his actions as a violent assault, emphasizing the seriousness of the offense.
Ms.
Nield, aged 44, was remembered by family members as a sociable woman who will be sincerely missed, emphasizing the tragic and violent nature of the incident.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
om her wounds. Howarth admitted to the crime during police investigations and pled guilty before Bolton Crown Court. He was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 15 years before he can be considered for parole. Authoriti...
Life or indeterminate sentence
15 years
He was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 15 years before he can be considered for parole
Prison sentence
15 years
He was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 15 years before he can be considered for parole
