Murderer jailed for Swiss Bell landlord Scott Gilhooly death eadt.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from eadt.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Lawrence Bourke, 24, of Lister Road, Braintree, appeared at Basildon Crown Court on Friday. He admitted killing Scott Gilhooly, 44, at The Swiss Bell pub in Mountbatten Road, Braintree on May 17 last year. Police were called to the pub after reports a man had been found dead and Bourke was arrested at the scene. A post mortem examination revealed Mr Gilhooly died as a result of stab wounds to his chest and neck. Speaking after his death, his family said he had “a heart of gold” and a “unique” sense of humour. They said: “Scott was many things to so many people, he was a much-loved father, son, brother, uncle and brother-in-law.
Lawrence Bourke, 24, of Lister Road, Braintree, appeared at Basildon Crown Court on Friday. He admitted killing Scott Gilhooly, 44, at The Swiss Bell pub in Mountbatten Road, Braintree on May 17 last year. Police were called to the pub after reports a man had been found dead and Bourke was arrested at the scene. A post mortem examination revealed Mr Gilhooly died as a result of stab wounds to his chest and neck. Speaking after his death, his family said he had “a heart of gold” and a “unique” sense of humour. They said: “Scott was many things to so many people, he was a much-loved father, son, brother, uncle and brother-in-law.