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William Smart found guilty of murdering Angela Craddock

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  • - William Smart is found guilty of murdering his partner Angela Craddock at her home on St Elphin's Close in Howley
  • - The 55-year-old had been on trial for nearly two weeks at Liverpool Crown Court
  • - Smart subjected his partner to a 'sustained and frenzied' attack, in which she suffered more than 100 different injuries
  • - He did not deny being responsible for the death of Ms Craddock, 40, but claimed he did not intend to murder her or cause her serious harm
  • - Judge Neil Flewitt will sentence Smart tomorrow, Wednesday, after he was found guilty of murder by a majority of 10 to two

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