Star Hobson murder trial conviction – Howard Shaw CPS junior, Gill Batts defence junior

After a high profile 7-week trial at Bradford Crown Court, Savannah Brockhill has been convicted of the murder of 16-month-old toddler Star Hobson.

Co-defendant (the child’s mother) Frankie Smith, was convicted of causing or allowing her death.

Both defendants are to be sentenced on Wednesday.

For national media coverage of the case – click here

Two senior members of the PSQB Criminal Team were involved in the trial.

Howard Shaw was the junior for the Prosecution and Gill Batts was defence counsel for Brockhill instructed by Lumb & Macgill Solicitors.

For information about Howard and Gill please contact one of our criminal clerks:

Andrew Thornton on 0113 213 5202

Gina Hawkins on 0113 213 5205

Rebecca Wilson on 0113 213 5203

Hannah Dempsey on 0113 213 5211

Zena Charlton on 0113 245 9763

Robyn Nichol on 0113 213 5253