Man Charged with Murder and More in Shocking Case
John Belfield has been hit with a slew of serious charges, including murder, conspiracy to murder, manslaughter, conspiracy to rob, and conspiracy to supply class A drugs. These charges follow the tragic death of Thomas Campbell, who was pronounced dead at the scene of a violent incident.
Three Sentenced for Thomas Campbell’s Death
Three others have already faced trial and been convicted for their roles in the death of Thomas Campbell:
- Reece Steven, 29, from Poplar Street, Middleton, was found guilty of murder with conspiracy to rob. He received a life sentence with a minimum of 37 years behind bars.
- Steven Cleworth, 38, from Charles Street, Heywood, convicted of manslaughter with conspiracy to rob. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 12 years.
- Coleen Campbell, 38, from Bamford Street, Manchester, found guilty of manslaughter with conspiracy to rob. She was handed 13 years, with at least two-thirds to be served in prison.
Police Praise International Partners in Investigation
Detective Chief Inspector Liz Hopkinson, head of Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team, thanked the National Crime Agency, Suriname law enforcement, GMP’s Specialist Operations, and the Force Critical Wanted Unit for their support. The ongoing investigation urges anyone with information to contact detectives on 0161 856 6377 or anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
Belfield Remanded, Court Date Pending
John Belfield remains in custody as he awaits a future court appearance before a Magistrate. The case continues to unfold as police dig deeper into this grim affair.
