Two sentenced for murder of Colwyn Bay man

A man and woman have been sentenced to life imprisonment at Mold Crown Court for the murder of Mark Wilcox of Colwyn Bay.

Police were called to an address in Colwyn Bay on 20 November 2023 where they found Mark Wilcox with serious injuries, including two stab wounds. Enquiries revealed his partner, Lauren Harris, 29 and David Webster, 43, had fled the area in a vehicle which was found abandoned.

Two knives were recovered from the vehicle and DNA tests of the handles showed a link to Webster. Sadly, Mark Wilcox died later that day.

Harris and Webster both denied involvement but a jury convicted them of murder having heard all the evidence. A third man, Thomas Whiteley, also faced trial and was acquitted.

Dean Quick of the CPS said: “Mr Wilcox was stabbed in his own home, suffering injuries that proved to be fatal.

“The CPS placed all the evidence before the jury who have returned guilty verdicts for Harris and Webster.

“Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Mr Wilcox who have had to deal with a terrible loss.”

Lauren Harris and David Webster were sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to serve a minimum of 25 and 23 years respectively.