R v Zac Newman

R v Zac Newman

The minimum term of 24 years was not manifestly excessive given the use of the van as a weapon, multiple victims, and aggravating factors; the extension of time to renew leave to appeal sentence was refused as it would serve no useful purpose.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Zac Newman
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 February 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Renew Leave to Appeal Sentence
Outcome
applications refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Use of Vehicle as Weapon, Minimum Term, Extension of Time
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Use of Vehicle as Weapon Minimum Term Extension of Time

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Zac Newman

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Renew Leave to Appeal Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term of 24 years for murder was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the applicant was entitled to an extension of time to renew leave to appeal sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The minimum term of 24 years was not manifestly excessive given the use of the van as a weapon, multiple victims, and aggravating factors; the extension of time to renew leave to appeal sentence was refused as it would serve no useful purpose.

Court Disposition

applications refused

Orders

  • Extension of time to renew leave to appeal sentence refused
  • Leave to appeal sentence not granted