Life in prison for a man who murdered his sister in Huddersfield
Roger Harriott will spend at least 23 years behind bars.
Roger Harriott has been given a life sentence for the brutal and planned murder of Sandra Harriott who he attacked in the street on 26th May 2023.
The 56 year old has been sentenced at Leeds Crown Court today (Friday 23rd February) after admitting the murder of his 56 year old sister outside a family member's home on Ripon Avenue in Huddersfield.
The court heard heart that Harriott had waited for Sandra to leave the house before driving onto the street and pulling up in front of her. He then attacked her with a long knife before making off in his vehicle.
Sandra was given emergency medical treatment at the scene but sadly died in hospital shortly afterwards.
Roger Harriott contacted police shortly after and handed himself in.
Detective Superintendent Alan Weekes, who led the investigation, said:
“This was a dreadful offence, in which a woman going about her everyday business was attacked and murdered in the street in broad daylight.
Harriott used a shocking level of violence in this pre meditated attack and inflicted injuries on Sandra which gave her no chance of survival.
She was a much loved and highly respected woman and her murder is a tragedy for those who knew her.
Our thoughts are with them as they continue to come to terms with what has taken place."