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Teenager sentenced to life for murder of Ann Maguire named as Will Cornick

The teenager who murdered teacher Ann Maguire has been named as 16-year-old Will Cornick.

A judge at Leeds Crown Court lifted a court order previously banning the naming of the minor.

The boy was sentenced to life with a minimum of 20 years after admitting the murder of Mrs Maguire.

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Ann Maguire's family 'will never recover from the anguish'

Ann Maguire's sisters read a statement outside court following the sentencing of her 16-year-old killer.

Shelagh Connor said: "The joy of living her life and the fulfillment of her hopes and dreams and passions have disappeared with this horrific, cruel, senseless and cowardly act."

Denise Courtney said: "We shall never recover from this pain and anguish.

"No amount of punishment can ever compensate for the loss of Ann's life."

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