Thomas Cashman sentenced to life in prison for murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel.

Thomas Cashman, a drug dealer, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 42 years for the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel and injuring her mother Cheryl Korbel. Cashman refused to appear in court for the sentencing, and none of his family were present. The judge called his failure to appear "disrespectful" to Olivia's family. Cashman was found guilty of murdering Olivia after chasing a fellow drug dealer into their Liverpool home and shooting through the front door. Olivia's family expressed their heartbreak and relief at the sentencing.