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Ross Hamilton Sentenced to Life for Murder of Boxing Coach Reece Newcombe

Hamilton, armed with broken glass, fatally stabbed Newcombe during an altercation after a night out in London.

  • Ross Hamilton, 34, received a life sentence with a minimum term of 19 years for the murder of Reece Newcombe.
  • The incident occurred on Richmond Bridge in London following a night out that included watching a World Cup match.
  • Hamilton, described as spoiling for a fight, armed himself with a broken bottle before attacking Newcombe.
  • Reece Newcombe, a friend of Ian Wright, was a celebrity boxing coach who left behind a partner and two children.
  • Hamilton has a history of violent offenses, including previous assaults on a taxi driver and former partners.
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