Martin Hoyland: Murder accused dies in custody during trial into fatal stabbing of Rotherham dad Paul Sharp
Martin Hoyland: Murder accused dies in custody during trial into fatal stabbing of Rotherham dad Paul Sharp.
A man accused of murder will never face justice because he died less than a week after his trial began.
Martin Hoyland appeared in Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday, November 18, to face a murder charge.
During the proceedings, it was revealed that 48-year-old Hoyland had been accused of murdering Paul Sharp two years ago, on October 25, 2023.
The court was told that in the early hours of the morning, medics were dispatched to Redscope Crescent in Rotherham, just a stone’s throw away from Redscope Primary School, where they discovered Paul, who had sustained stab wounds.
Despite medical personnel’s best attempts, the 52-year-old father was declared dead on the scene.
Prosecutors told the court that Hoyland and Paul had argued the night before during a party at a residence on the quiet cul-de-sac, and that Hoyland later stabbed Paul in the yard.
However, it has now been discovered that jurors have stepped down after the case involving Paul’s killing came to an abrupt end following Hoyland’s passing.
According to the Star, Hoyland died in detention at HMP Doncaster on November 28, barely ten days after the three-week trial began.
A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police told The Star: “Martin Hoyland, 48, of HMP Marshgate, was charged with murder in March of this year in connection with the death of 52-year-old Paul Sharp. Hoyland was on trial at Sheffield Crown Court for his suspected role.
“He was on remanded in prison during the trial, and we can confirm that he died on Friday November 28.” A file is being prepared for the coroner.” No one else is being sought in connection with Paul’s death.”
“Our thoughts remain with all those affected.” An inquest into Hoyland’s death was set to begin at Doncaster Coroner’s Court today. Last year, Paul’s family published an appeal for information to win justice, saying:
“Paul wasn’t perfect, but he wasn’t a bad man and did not deserve to die in the way that he did.” Serco, which manages HMP Doncaster, has been contacted for further information.
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