Lee Tipping Told to Serve at Least 27 Years for Parents’ Murders
Lee Tipping must serve a minimum of 27 years before he can even appear before the Parole Board. The board will then decide if he’s fit for release.
Parents Found Dead in Stabbing Horror
Tipping was convicted last month for the brutal murders of his parents, Tricia Livesey, 57, and Anthony Tipping, 60. The victims were found dead at their home in Higher Walton in the early hours of November 20 last year.
Police were called to the Cann Bridge Street address at 1:40pm following a welfare concern. Officers forced entry and discovered the tragic scene. A Home Office post-mortem confirmed both died from multiple stab wounds.
Mental Health Act Detention and Court Battle
Following his arrest on suspicion of murder, Tipping was detained under the Mental Health Act. After being cleared as fit for interview and consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, he was charged with the murders.
Tipping admitted killing his parents but denied murder charges. He claimed self-defence and loss of control in attacking his father, and loss of control in his mother’s death.
Detective Chief Inspector Condemns Lack of Remorse
“I welcome the life sentence handed down to Lee Tipping by the courts, which reflects the seriousness of his offending and was aggravated by his lack of remorse,” said Detective Chief Inspector Jill Johnston of the Force Major Investigation Team.
“Although no sentence can ever compensate for the horrific, sustained, and violent attack Lee subjected his parents to, I hope Tricia and Anthony’s families and friends can find some solace in the case’s conclusion. They have maintained their dignity throughout, and my thoughts are with them at this difficult time.”
