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Tom Walkling acted for the prosecution in David Venables trial for murder

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Andrew Rourke

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Tom Walkling, led by Michael Burrows QC, acted for the prosecution in a trial where Worcestershire farmer David Venables was found guilty of murdering his wife 40 years ago and disposing of her body in a septic tank.

Find out more about the case here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-62235752

Written by Andrew Rourke

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