Berry Brow couple are guilty of murder

Established for over 40 years Over 200 rolls of carpet in stock Same staff for over 20 years Free measuring service Police tape at the scene of the crime at Longdendale Trail, Woodhead Pass near to where the body of victim Craig Preston (above) was found head injuries.

All five have been on trial at Sheffield Crown Court for 12 weeks charged with murdering Mr Preston, also known as Craig Nelson.

Bashir and Mason remanded in custody sentenced at a later date.

Two 15-year-old boys and a 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been remanded into the care of a local authority.

Det Chief Insp Steve Handley, the senior investigating officer, said: “This has been a complex and difficult murder investigation into a brutal and sustained assault on Mr Preston in summer last year.

“Bashir, Mason and the teenage boys planned together to harm Mr Preston, which we were able to demonstrate through a combination of CCTV enquiries, forensics and telecoms work.

“We completed extensive telephone forensics work on the mobiles of all defendants and, rather horrifyingly, were able to retrieve an image of Mr Preston’s beaten body in the boot of a car on Bashir’s phone as well as many texts between all defendants planning their attack.

“This overwhelming evidence was placed before a jury who have reached their verdict.

“I am pleased with the result and wish to recognise the work of my investigative team who have built a significant and complex case, as well as the Crown Prosecution Service and local authority, who have worked alongside us to manage this case.

“The three juvenile defendants, one of whom was just 14 at the time of Mr Preston’s murder, have shown no remorse for their actions, just as Bashir and Mason have denied their guilt throughout.”