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Murder of Sophie Lancaster

The murder of Sophie Lancaster occurred in England in August 2007. The victim and her boyfriend, Robert Maltby, were attacked by a group of teenage boys in Stubbylee Park in Bacup, Lancashire on 11 August 2007. As a result of the severe head injuries Lancaster sustained in the attack, she went into a coma from which she never regained consciousness. She died of her injuries thirteen days later. The police said the attack may have been linked to the couple wearing gothic fashion and being members of the goth subculture.

Five teenage boys were later arrested and charged with murder. Two of them, Ryan Herbert and Brendan Harris, were convicted of the murder of Lancaster and sentenced to life imprisonment. The other three were convicted and jailed for grievous bodily harm against Maltby. A charity, The Sophie Lancaster Foundation, was established in Lancaster's name after her death. Numerous events have paid tribute to her locally, nationally and internationally. Plays, films, art and books have covered the issues surrounding the attack. Provided by Wikipedia