Gang jailed for fatal acid attack

Four men who broke into the home of a Bradford man when he was asleep before violently assaulting him and throwing acid over him have been jailed for a total of 126 years.

Lee Calvert (23), of Stirling Crescent, Holme Wood; Joseph Lowther (22), of Copgrove Road, Holme Wood; Robert Woodhead (28), of Fred's Place, Tyersal; and Andrew Feather (23) of Heysham Drive, Holme Wood were all found guilty at Bradford Crown Court for the murder of Barry Selby.

Mr Selby, who was 50, suffered serious burns in the attack at his home in Rayleigh Street, East Bowling on October 14 last year and died in hospital three days later.

Calvert, Lowther and Woodhead were also found guilty of an additional charge of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.

All four men were jailed for life.

Calvert must serve a minimum of 36 years, Lowther and Woodhead 32 years each, and Feather 26.