David Boyd guilty of murdering 7 year old Nikki Allan – Richard Wright KC and Gill Batts prosecute
Park Square BarristersA man has been convicted of murdering a seven-year-old girl more than 30 years ago.
David Boyd was found guilty at Newcastle Crown Court following a 3 week trial – he will be sentenced on 23 May.
Richard Wright KC led Gill Batts for the prosecution.
Another man was initially charged with Nikki’s murder but was found not guilty at a trial in 1993.
The case against Boyd was described by Northumbria Police as one of the most complex and comprehensive ever conducted.
BBC media coverage of the case can be found here: Nikki Allan murder: David Boyd guilty of killing Sunderland girl – BBC News
Richard Wright KC is Head of Chambers at Park Square Barristers and one of the leading criminal silks in the country.
Gill Batts is regularly instructed to prosecute and defend in high profile serious criminal cases.
For further information please contact one of our Criminal Clerks.
Andrew Thornton on 0113 213 5202