Lea Rose Cheng jailed for 16 years over brutal murder of Dylan Bacon
Lea Rose Cheng, 27, has been handed a 16-year prison sentence for the murder of Dylan Bacon in Old Swan. The chilling attack took place on March 14, 2022, and was confirmed at liverpool/" title="Liverpool" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Liverpool Crown Court last Friday following her guilty verdict.
Stab wound to the chest ends young man’s life
A post-mortem revealed Dylan died from a single stab wound to the chest. The violent killing sent shockwaves through the local community and sparked an intense police investigation.
Swift justice after rapid arrest
Cheng was quickly arrested and charged with Dylan’s murder. The case moved swiftly through the courts, culminating in the recent sentencing.
Police vow to tackle knife crime
“We are committed to making sure people are spared the pain that Dylan’s family have endured,” said Dave Brunskill, Head of Homicide. “Even though Dylan was stabbed inside Cheng’s home, we will continue our work with partners to deter offenders and educate people on the dangers of knife crime.”
