BROTHERS GET GAOL FOR MANSLAUGHTER.
(United Press Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Received May 22, 11.30 am.) BRISBANE, May 22. At Roma, the Circuit Court jury returned a verdict of manslaughter, with a strong recommendation to mercy, due to provocation, against the brothers Laycock. Both were sentenced to five years’ imprisonment. —Australian Press Association. Arthur Laycock and Charles Laycock were concerned in a drunken brawl, in which Arthur beat another to death. Charles offered to take the blame, as his brother, Arthur, was married and had a family.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18469, 22 May 1928, Page 8
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