Jury praises brave victims

JURORS CONVICTING Joseph McCann have publicly praised the bravery and courage of his victims.

The seven men and five women who were on the panel throughout the trial at the Old Bailey in London took the unusual step of passing a note to the judge, Mr Justice Edis, asking him to place on record their sentiments.

The note said: “The jury want to acknowledge the bravery of all the victims in this case and the courage it has taken for them to come forward.”

Mr Justice Edis told the court that he would be offering his own remarks when McCann is sentenced on Monday.