Killer breaks in through victim’s loft
A KILLER created a secret loft passage to sneak into his neighbours’ house then lay in wait to attack them with a crossbow.
Anthony Lawrence, 55, had dismantled brickwork to get into the home of Laura Sugden, 29, and her partner Shane Gilmer.
After returning home from a night out, pregnant Laura saw a mark on the carpet where Lawrence had landed before he walked out of a bedroom and attacked them.
She was badly injured when a crossbow bolt sliced through her neck in January 2018.
When Shane, 30, ran to her aid, he suffered a fatal wound to his stomach.
Humberside Police revealed a picture of the secret passage at the properties in Southburn, East Yorkshire, during an inquest at Hull Coroners’ Court into Shane’s death.
After the verdict of unlawful killing, Laura said: “It is unbelievable that the sale of such a lethal, medieval weapon remains unregulated in our modern society.”
The body of Lawrence was found in a vehicle following a manhunt.
He also threatened the couple, claiming he was being evicted because they reported his cannabis use.
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