Appeal to reduce Bidve killer's sentence
Five judges at the Court of Appeal in London have been asked to reduce the 30-year minimum term imposed Kiaran Stapleton.
Stapleton sentenced to life in prison for Bidve murder
A killer who called himself 'Psycho' has been sentenced to life in prison after he was found guilty of murdering Anuj Bidve in Salford.
Full statement from Anuj Bidve's family
The parents of Anuj Bidve has spoken outside court. His father said that in the blink of an eye Kiaran Stapleton took away Anuj's dreams.
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Self titled 'Psycho' Stapleton to be sentenced for Boxing Day shooting
A killer who called himself 'Psycho' will be sentenced today after he was found guilty of murdering an Indian student in Salford.
Kiaran Stapleton walked up to stranger Anuj Bidve, 23, in the street in Ordsall and shot him in the head at point blank range.
Before the verdict was read out Stapleton, jogged up the steps to the dock from the cells and grinned. He stared straight ahead as the verdict was announced.
Stapleton found guilty of Anuj Bidve's murder
by Clare FallonThe parents of Anuj Bidve, the Indian student murdered by Kiaran Stapleton, says his killer has got what he deserved.
23-year-old Anuj was shot at random by Stapleton on Boxing Day as he was walking through Salford with a group of friends.
A jury at Manchester Crown Court found him guilty of murder.
During the trial he displayed no remorse, saying he shot Anuj because he had the biggest head of the group and that he should have taken a taxi that night instead.
It took a jury at Manchester Crown Court less than 2 and a half hours to convict Stapleton.
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CCTV of Stapleton's movements before and after Bidve murder
Police have released CCTV of Stapleton's movements.
He is seen at a petrol station moments before the murder, running away from the scene and checking into a hotel the day after.
He even looks at the crime scene from the hotel bar.
Transcript of Stapleton being asked if he killed Anuj Bidve
Greater Manchester Police have released transcripts from Kiaran Stapleton's custody tapes.
In the section below, Stapleton is asked directly if he killed Anuj Bidve
Pictures taken by Stapleton after Bidve murder
Kiaran Stapleton took a number of photos on his mobile phone after killing Anuj Bidve in Salford, Greater Manchester.
Ordsall community fights to change its image
The Ordsall estate in Salford where Anuj Bidve was murdered has a history of violence.
Riots broke out there as far back as 1992, when police and firefighters were shot at following 18 months of trouble.
But since then members of the Ordsall community have fought to change its image, working with police and other groups to tackle gun crime.
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Statement from Anuj Bidve's university in Lancaster
Lancaster University has set up an annual Anuj Bidve Memorial Scholarship, which will fund a student graduating from the University of Pune to come to Lancaster University to study an MSc in the Engineering Department.
– Lancaster University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark E. Smith“We will remember Anuj Bidve as an outstanding student at the very beginning of a promising career. His family have suffered a terrible and lasting loss and our deepest sympathies are extended to them."
– Professor Andrew Richardson, from the Engineering Department“Anuj was a pleasure to teach. His enthusiasm and attention to detail was part of what makes teaching in a university environment such an enjoyable experience. I will greatly miss Anuj as will my fellow academic colleagues and PhD students.”
Kiaran Stapleton 'took away Anuj's dreams'
Anuj Bidve's father, Subhash Bidve, said that in the blink of an eye Kiaran Stapleton took away Anuj's dreams.
MP Keith Vaz welcomes Stapleton guilty verdict
MP Keith Vaz, who has supported the Bidve family throughout following the shooting, welcomed the verdict.
He said: "Justice has been done. The Bidve family have shown great dignity throughout this sad time.
– Keith Vaz MP"The trial has been painful for them and I hope this verdict will allow them to rebuild their lives without their beloved son Anuj.
Full statement from Anuj Bidve's family
The parents of Anuj Bidve has spoken outside court. His father said that in the blink of an eye Kiaran Stapleton took away Anuj's dreams.
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