Teen jailed for five years after killing sister at Welsh caravan site

Matthew Selby, 19, previously admitted to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility

Author: Owen ArandsPublished 16th Dec 2022
Last updated 16th Dec 2022

A teenager has been jailed for five years over the killing of his 15-year-old sister at a caravan site in North Wales.

Amanda Selby, from Ashton-Under-Lyne in Greater Manchester, died in July 2021 after being choked by her brother at Ty Mawr Caravan Park in Towyn, near Abergele.

Police were first called to Ty Mawr Carvan Park on the 31st July 2021 to reports of a domestic disturbance

Matthew Selby, also from Ashton-under-Lyne, was originally charged with murder but admitted to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility in February.

An inquest ruled Amanda died as a result of asphyxia due to neck compression.

In a tribute to Amanda after her death, her family said she would be "very sadly missed" and was "caring, thoughtful and liked to help others."

She was described as a "loving daughter and grand-daughter who was "very much loved."

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