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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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Teacher's murder 'not indicative of a wider problem'

Nigel Richardson, Leeds City Council director of children's services, has stressed that the murder of teacher Ann Maguire was "not in any way indicative" of a wider problem in the area.

He pledged to support staff and students at Mrs Maguire's school "for as long as is needed" following the sentencing of her killer.

He said: "I hope the conclusion of the trial will now help everyone with the difficult process of moving on."

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