'No basis' for murderers to challenge convictions (opens original article in a new tab)

Two gang members convicted of murder in a drug-related attack have had their appeal rejected, with the court finding no basis to challenge their convictions and sentences.

• Two gang members lost an appeal against their murder convictions for throwing ammonia at a man in a drug-related attack.
• The court rejected arguments that the convictions were based on weak evidence or that sentences were too harsh.
• The attack was part of a series of drug trade conflicts in Gateshead and South Shields.