A MACCLESFIELD dad-of-three has been jailed for life after the brutal murder of a 60-year-old man.

The 33-year-old killer was told by a judge he will serve a minimum of 17-and-a-half years behind bars after admitting the murder

A second man, from Stoke, also pleaded guilty to the joint murder - at a Blackpool flat in early 2008 - and was jailed for 17 years. 

Both defendants were sentenced at Preston Crown Court last Thursday (January 22).

For extensive coverage, including court reports and exclusive interviews, see this Wednesday's Macclesfield Express.