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Man jailed after beating frail father to death with dumbbell in row over £40
Aston Lambert was sentenced to 18 years in prison for killing his 78-year-old father during a violent assault after demanding £40, authorities said.
- On September 12, 2024, at Southwark Crown Court, Aston Lambert received an 18-year prison term for the fatal assault of his 78-year-old father in their Longbridge Road residence.
- The assault occurred on March 17, 2024, after Aston visited his father demanding £40, which was refused, leading to a violent and sustained attack.
- Neighbours heard a disturbance around 2pm and called police, who arrived with medics shortly after 3:15pm to find Alban Lambert lifeless and Aston partially clothed in another room.
- Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend described the case as emotionally difficult and thanked the police, legal team, and medics who tried to save Alban, who was deeply loved by many.
- The sentencing closure reflects consequences for Aston’s violent behavior in the months prior, and Alban’s family paid tribute highlighting his roles as father, grandfather, and friend.
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Man Jailed After Beating His Frail Father To Death With Dumbbell In Row Over £40 - Great Yorkshire Radio
Aston Lambert unleashed a violent and sustained assault on Alban Lambert, 78, on 17 March, last year. The 33-year-old had visited his father’s flat in Longbridge Road, Earl’s Court, demanding money. When Alban refused, Aston carried out the attack, the majority of which happened while the victim lay on the floor, the court heard. On Friday at Southwark Crown Court, he was sentenced to 18 years in prison. Aston had been living at his father’s fla…
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