Amateur rapper sentenced to 10 years in prison after XL bully killed mother-in-law – live updates

Emotions ran highpublished at 13:58 BST

13:58 BST

Sean Dilley
at Chelmsford Crown Court

There was disruption at Court 1 earlier when Sonia Martin-Coppen read her victim impact statement, following her mother’s death.

One male stood up in the public gallery, about 5m (16ft) from the dock. He waved his arms and pointed at Warren, swearing and telling him “I’ll sort you out”. A crowd stood to prevent the man walking towards the dock.

He continued shouting, describing the defendant as a “mug.” Another man joined in.

Warren also waved his arms and looked visibly angry – but his words were drowned out.

The first man was led out of court while the second continued the verbal attack.

Judge Jeremy Johnson KC warned that anyone causing further disruption would be asked to leave.