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TWO police officers who tried and save a woman’s life - and in the process apprehended her dangerous killer - have won bravery award.
TWO police officers who tried and save a woman’s life - and in the process apprehended her dangerous killer - have won bravery award.
A man who stabbed his wife in the back following a row over an alleged affair was sentenced to life with a minimum of 18 years. Wilfred Jacob, 44, had denied murdering Linda Vilika but a jury found him guilty after a two week trial at Chelmsford Crown Court. Jacob was arrested and charged by police following Ms Vilika’s death at the couple’s home address in The Street, Great Saling, on August 19, 2019. Jacob had rung 999 claiming Ms Vilika was lying on the floor unresponsive after she had allegedly attacked him with a knife. A post-mortem examination found Ms Vilika, who was 4...
Wilfred Jacob, 43, of Great Saling was jailed for at least 18 years after murdering his partner Linda Vilika.
A man who killed his wife has been sentenced to a minimum of 18 years in prison. Wilfred Jacob, 43, was given a life sentence at Chelmsford Crown Court yesterday for the murder of his wife Linda Vilika. Judge Patricia Lynch said not only did Jacob kill his wife but he attempted to besmirch her character further during the trial. She said: “Evidence shows she was a lady of impeccable character. “Not only did you kill your wife that day but you have besmirched her character by saying she attacked you first. “Having considered all the matters I sentence you to life with a minim...