Four individuals were given life sentences for the murder of Mark Gibson, 52, in Blackpool, England. On 11 July, Gibson was pursued and viciously attacked with a spade, tyre wrench, and knife in a frenzied attack. Gibson posed no threat to his attackers, yet they pursued and fatally wounded him anyway. Following the attack, the group even laughed as he bled out in the street.
Aaron Chadwick received a sentence of 10 years in prison for manslaughter.
The assailants of Gibson were identified using CCTV footage and forensic analysis. The shoes seized from Tina Walton, Stephen Pugh, and Aaron Chadwick matched bloody footprints found at the crime scene. Blood spots containing Gibson’s DNA were discovered on Walton’s sneakers, as well as on Steele’s sneakers, Pugh’s elbow, and Pugh’s sneakers. The murder weapon was discovered at a Boothroyden address.
Det Ch Insp Jane Webb stated, “This was a vicious, frenzied assault that resulted in Mr. Gibson’s death in the street while the perpetrators walked away without remorse.” The sentences send a clear message regarding the use of knives in attacks, which frequently result in fatalities.”
Stephen Pugh, age 41, of Chapel Street, Blackpool, was given a minimum sentence of 25 years in prison. Tina Walton, 43, of Boothroyden, Blackpool, was given a minimum of 17 years in prison. Stephanie Steele, age 38, of Raikes Parade, Blackpool, was sentenced to at least 19 years in prison. Shaun Neil, 43, of Boothroyden, Blackpool, was given a minimum of 21 years in prison. Aaron Chadwick, age 34, of Warley Road, Blackpool, was given a 10-year prison term.
Four individuals were given life sentences for the murder of Mark Gibson in Blackpool, England. On 11 July 2020, Gibson was allegedly pursued, viciously attacked with a spade and tyre wrench, and stabbed to death with a kitchen knife. Even though he posed no threat to his assailants, they continued their assault until he collapsed and then abandoned him to die in the street.
CCTV footage and forensic analysis were used to identify the offenders. Multiple items belonging to Gibson’s assailants contained blood containing his DNA, and the murder weapon was discovered at an address on Boothroyden.
Det Ch Insp Jane Webb stated, “This was a vicious, frenzied assault that resulted in Mr. Gibson’s death in the street while the perpetrators walked away without remorse.” The sentences send a clear message regarding the use of knives in attacks, which frequently result in fatalities.”
Stephen Pugh was given a minimum prison term of 25 years, while Tina Walton received a minimum term of 17 years. Both Stephanie Steele and Shaun Neil were sentenced to at least 19 and 21 years in prison, respectively. Aaron Chadwick received a 10-year sentence for manslaughter.
Mark Gibson’s tragic death is a stark reminder of the dangers of knife crime and its devastating effects. His death has devastated his family, and Lancashire Police have reaffirmed their commitment to combating knife and gun violence.
