Shane Tunney killers sentenced to 50 years for 'pack attack'
Seven teenagers, who were all under 18-years-old at the time, were sentenced at Teesside Crown Court today.
The killers of Norton man Shane Tunney were sentenced to 50 years in prison at Teesside Crown Court today.
The gang, who were all under the age of 18 at the time of the attack, received over 50 years in prison sentences.
18-year-old cousins Kearan Terry Davis and Kieran Harry Davis were sentenced to 15 and 13 years respectively for Shane's murder.
The court heard how the pair had been committing crimes since as young as 10, wracking up over 60 convictions between them.
The other five teenagers were sentenced for manslaughter.
18-year-old Jake Douglas received a 4.5 year sentence, as did 18-year-old Daniel Hunt.
18-year-old Brandon Pitt was sentenced to 7 years.
A 17-year-old, who can't be named for legal reasons, was sentenced to 4 years in prison for manslaughter.
The judge said: "You are bright and you might make something of your life yet."
A 16-year-old who also can't be named, was sentenced to 3 years for manslaughter.
The defendants showed little emotion as their sentences were read at Teesside Crown Court.
The judge described Shane Tunney as a "wholy decent man" who "brough great joy to the lives of others."