Two men jailed for total of 47 years over Kayleigh Haywood murder

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."