A 19-year-old who confessed to killing his younger sister at a north Wales caravan park will be sentenced next month. Matthew Selby, from Ashton-under-Lyne, had been due to be sentenced on Friday, March 18, for the manslaughter of sister Amanda Selby, but the case wasn't dealt with.
The teenager had originally been charged with murdering his sister at Ty Mawr Caravan Park in Towyn. But in February he admitted to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility when he appeared before Mold Crown Court.
Amanda Selby, 15, from Tameside, died at the caravan site in near Abergele on July 31 last year. Her brother Matthew Selby, 19, of Windermere Crescent, Ashton-under-Lyne, had been due to stand trial in February until he pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
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The death rocked two communities 75 miles apart. At an inquest opening a provisional cause of death for Amanda was given as asphyxia due to neck compression, external airways obstruction and crush asphyxia. A full inquest will be held once court proceedings have finished.
Today Judge Rhys Rowlands agreed to a new date next month when Selby will be sentenced. It was fixed for April 26 and will be heard at Caernarfon Crown Court, NorthWalesLive reported.
Following her death, Amanda's family released a statement through North Wales Police which said: "Amanda was a loving daughter and granddaughter – she was caring, thoughtful, liked to help others and very much loved.
"She will be very sadly missed."
Her school, Droylsden Academy, also paid tribute to her.
A message on its website said: "Our school family is devastated by this awful news.
"Amanda was a lovely student and she will be sorely missed by students and staff."
