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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Great-grandfather murdered in brutal attack by ‘cowardly killer’

  • Paul Topham has been convicted of murdering 94-year-old Harold Monk during a burglary at Mr Monk's Wolverhampton flat on 3 October 2024.
  • Mr Monk died the day after suffering a "brutal and sustained attack" when he confronted Topham, who had broken into his home.
  • The victim's account to West Midlands Police before he died was "absolutely instrumental" in securing the conviction against Topham.
  • Topham received a life sentence and will serve a minimum of 33 years in prison for the murder.
  • Watch the police video in full above.

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