Sean Mason Penshaw death: Two men jailed for killing
Two men have been jailed for killing a man found injured outside a flat block.
Sean Mason, 55, died in hospital after being found in Avondale Avenue in Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring, in May. Wayne Froud, 36, of Wensleydale Avenue, Penshaw, was jailed for a minimum term of 24 years after being found guilty of murder. Steven Milroy, 47, of Avondale Avenue, Penshaw, was jailed for 19 years after being found guilty of manslaughter at Newcastle Crown Court. During the two-week trial jurors heard how the pair had subjected their victim to an attack, part of which was filmed on Milroy's phone. The footage showed an injured Mr Mason on his knees and unable to speak, before being struck again by Froud who said: "Goodnight, God bless. That's all I've got to say to you boy. Goodbye". Police said instead of calling an ambulance, the pair dumped Mr Mason in a wheelie bin and left him in a communal garden outside Milroy's flat, where the 55-year-old was found by his son. Mr Mason later died as a result of his injuries. In a victim impact statement, the Mason family said they had been "robbed of a loving dad and a granddad" and were pleased the jury saw through what they called the pair's "blatant lies". Det Ch Insp Sharon Chatterton, speaking after the sentencing, said: "While nothing will bring Sean back or erase the heartless actions of these violent men, hopefully today can help his family and loved ones begin to move on with their lives. "Froud and Milroy are dangerous men who have showed no remorse for what they did - and I welcome the sentences handed down today." Follow BBC North East & Cumbria on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to northeastandcumbria@bbc.co.uk. Related Internet Links HM Courts and Tribunals Service