Chorley killer will "always be a danger to society" say Alex's heartbroken family

Moments after jurors at Preston Crown Court found Brian Healless guilty of murdering Alex Davies, his distraught family spoke.
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Following the verdict, Beverley Davies, Alex’s mum, said: “We as a family would like to thank the police and the prosecution for all their diligence and continued support throughout the trial.

“We would also like to thank the judge, and also with his persistence in seeing the trial through at this very difficult time due to the Coronavirus.

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“We are so relieved that the jury came to the right decision and common sense prevailed.

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"Although the verdict won’t bring back Alex, he was much loved by us all.

"A kind and gentle boy, the antithesis of his murderer who we believe should never be released and will always be a danger to society.”

Healless, 18, formerly of Rylands Road, Chorley, was given a life term with a minimum of 24 years by the Honorary Recorder of Preston, Judge Mark Brown.

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Alex suffered more than 100 stab wounds as well as other injuries.

Healless admitted the attack but tried to claim he was not in control of his actions due to mental health problems.

Jurors rejected his story.