What sickens me is that one of the three had only been released from prison the day before and was being looked after by the woman they batter
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Anthony Leonard QC, prosecuting, said Jonathan Maskell asked their mother if they could leave the party to meet Johnston who had a birthday card for them.
They then went to Mrs Hallwood's home where Johnston had been staying since leaving prison the previous day.
Mr Leonard said as they ransacked the property Johnston hit Mrs Hallwood in the face and pressed on her throat as he pinned her to the ground.
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