‘Justice is all that matters’ - emotional scenes as Nikki Allan’s family leave court after guilty verdict
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She was escorted away and into a local pub, The Head of Steam, by friends and family.
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Hide AdNikki’s sister, Stacey Allen, exited the court with her hands in the air and shouted: “Waited my whole life for this me, and we got guilty.”
The teary sibling later added: “I can get on with my life now. I remember everything.
“It’s like winning the lottery.”
One family friend walked down the court steps with her hands raised yelling: “Justice. After 30 years.”
She continued as she walked away: “Justice. That’s all that matters.”
Several police officers stood outside of Newcastle Crown Court, as did various members of the press.