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Chaos in dock as killer throws water bottle at co-defendant after guilty verdict
- James Byrne allegedly threw a bottle at his co-defendant after the guilty verdict, sparking chaos in the dock.
- Simon Allen responded by shouting and attempting to lunge at Byrne, requiring guards to restrain him.
- Barriers of the courtroom had to restrain further chaos as other defendants reacted to the verdicts.
- Jackie Rutter, a 53-year-old grandmother, was shot dead on her doorstep in Moreton in October 2022.
- The trial at Liverpool Crown Court involved James Byrne, Barrie Glynn, Simon Allen, and David Harrison over the murder.
- Glynn was convicted of manslaughter by a majority verdict of 10 to two.
- All four defendants were convicted of possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life and arson.
- The High Court judge, Mr Justice Goose, was presiding and will pass sentence the next day.
- Prosecution described the killing as a targeted revenge attack linked to a drugs dispute.
- Liverpool Echo contributed details about the Meadowbrook Road shooting in Moreton from October 2022.
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