Overview
- An Old Bailey judge imposed life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years after Augustine was convicted of murder and robbery.
- John Mackey, 87, was assaulted on 6 May in Manor House and died two days later after being kicked, punched and stamped on before his shopping was taken.
- CCTV traced Augustine following Mr Mackey from a Co-op and a kebab shop to a nearby hotel where officers recovered the victim’s groceries and packaging.
- Augustine did not attend the broadcast sentencing, citing back pain; the judge deemed his absence voluntary and proceeded, imposing concurrent terms including eight years for robbery and four weeks for theft, with 203 days on remand credited.
- Mr Mackey’s family paid tribute to a much‑loved uncle and police praised the investigation that secured the conviction, calling the killing a shameful tragedy over everyday items.