Kayleigh Haywood: Jury finds second man guilty of false imprisonment

Two men have been sentenced to a total of 47 years following the rape, murder and false imprisonment of 15 year old Kayleigh Haywood.

Stephen Beadman, who pleaded guilty to Kayleigh's murder, will spend 35 years in prison. While Luke Harlow, who groomed Kayleigh online, then sexually assaulted and falsely imprisoned her, was sentenced to 12 years.

He was also sentenced for grooming two other young girls online. Kayleigh's family cheered and hugged each other when the sentence was read.

Mrs Justice Cox described what happened to Kayleigh as "every parents worst nightmare" and said whatever the outcome today, nothing could bring her back. She was shown the short film made with the help of Kayleigh's parents to warn other children of the dangers of online grooming. She praised them for their conduct throughout, and their work with Leicestershire police.

Mrs Justice Cox: "Kayleigh was not submissive and tried to fight back. [...] she must have been absolutely terrified."

A man has been jailed for 12 years following the murder of Leicestershire teenager Kayleigh Haywood.

Luke Harlow, who is 28, admitted grooming and sexual activity and was also found guilty of false imprisonment.

Kayleigh's body was found near Ibstock last November.

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The family of Kayleigh Haywood have arrived at court ahead of the sentencing of two men following her murder.

29-year-old Stephen Beadman admitted raping and murdering the 15-year-old and was found guilty of false imprisonment.

Luke Harlow, who is 28, admitted grooming and sexual activity and was also found guilty of false imprisonment.

Kayleigh's body was found near Ibstock last November.

The parents of Kayleigh Haywood have today released the following statement after the jury gave a guilty verdict:

Speaking outside the Nottingham Crown Court after the jury gave a guilty verdict, Kayleigh Haywood's mother Stephanie Haywood said "today we've got justice for our beautiful daughter":

Leicestershire County Council have praised 15-year-old schoolgirl Kayleigh Haywood's family for their 'bravery' at such 'extremely distressing' times.