A man who murdered his brother in Hackney has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 15 years.
On Wednesday, 17 September, at the Inner London Crown Court, Peter John, 59, of Homerton Road, pleaded guilty to killing his brother Miller John, 60.
He was then sentenced at the same court on Thursday, 18 December, three months after his guilty plea.
Peter presented himself at the Stoke Newington Police station shortly after 10:00 hours on Monday, 3 March, according to the police report.
Outside the police station, John called 999 and informed the operator that he may have committed a murder. He said, “I bludgeoned my brother last night in a fit of rage.”
The officers came out of the station while he was still on the phone to speak with him further. He told the officers that the incident had happened the previous night and that he woke up that morning to find his brother still lying on the floor. He then reported to the officers.
After the confession, officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the address in Homerton Road and found Miller’s body.
It was discovered that he had been assaulted with a number of implements, including a garden fork and a walking stick, and suffered multiple puncture wounds to his leg and head.
The police arrested John on Monday, 3 March, and charged him the next day.
Following his confession, investigators reviewed evidence, including CCTV footage, to piece together his movements, before and after the attack.
According to Detective Inspector John Marriott, who led the investigation, said: “I hope today’s sentencing brings some comfort to the John family. I can only imagine how hard the past few months have been for them.
“Peter carried out a senseless attack against his brother in the home they shared together. Throughout this difficult time, our officers have worked closely with the family to provide support, as always our thoughts are with them.”
