Two men found guilty of murder after death of young man at Cornish beauty spot
Callum Hill was seriously injured at Kit Hill near Callington and died two days later in hospital
Last updated 22nd Sep 2021
Two men have been convicted of murder following the death of a young man at a beauty spot in Cornwall.
A court heard how Callum Hill from Plymouth lost his life following a pre-arranged fight.
The 22-year-old was found seriously injured at Kit Hill near Callington back in March 2020.
However a jury was told Callum's injuries were so severe, he died in hospital two days later.
Andrew Hatrey, 38, from Callington and Kristian Humphries, 31, from Gunnislake have been found guilty of murder and conspiracy to commit violent disorder.
"He was viciously assaulted and left alone and unconscious"
Helen Phillips of the Crown Prosecution Service said: “The defendants arranged to meet for a fight at an isolated spot in Cornwall.
"They arrived with weapons and were intent on using them, with the altercation ending in the senseless killing of Callum Hill.
"He was viciously assaulted and left alone and unconscious at Kit Hill, later dying in hospital from his injuries.
“CPS South West and Devon and Cornwall Police worked closely to build this complex case with vast amounts of forensic and pathology evidence helping to establish the cause of death and role of each defendant in the fight.
“This brutal attack has been very difficult for the Hill family as this occurred over a year ago and has taken time for case to come to trial due to complexities of the investigation.
"Today our thoughts are with Callum Hill’s loved ones and we hope they feel justice has now been served".
27-year-old Alexander 'Billy' Humphries from Callington was found guilty of conspiracy to commit violent disorder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent against Hatrey.
'Billy' Humphries' brother, Daniel Humphries, was found not guilty of conspiracy to commit violent disorder.
Hatrey, Kristian Humphries and 'Billy' Humphries are all due to be sentenced on Wednesday 22nd September.