Lea Rose Cheng, aged 27, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for the murder of Dylan Bacon, a tragic incident that occurred in Old Swan on March 14, 2022. The sentencing took place on Friday at Liverpool Crown Court following a trial that found Cheng guilty of this heinous crime.

The harrowing incident unfolded when the police received a distressing call on that fateful day, leading them to Rock Grove. Upon arrival, officers discovered Dylan Bacon lying in the street with severe injuries. Despite their valiant efforts, administering CPR at the scene, Dylan Bacon was tragically pronounced dead.

A post-mortem examination conducted later revealed that the cause of Dylan’s untimely death was a stab wound to the chest. This revelation sent shockwaves through the community and prompted a thorough investigation by law enforcement.

Lea Rose Cheng was swiftly arrested and subsequently charged with the murder of Dylan Bacon. Her trial unfolded in the legal system, ultimately leading to yesterday’s sentencing.

Dave Brunskill, Head of the Homicide Support Unit, expressed the deep impact this case has had on all those involved. He stated, “Nobody can begin to understand the impact of Dylan’s sudden death has had on his family and friends. His death demonstrates the devastation and long-lasting impact that acts of violence have, not just on the victim, but families, friends, and those who witnessed the events of that night, including those who work in emergency services.”

Brunskill continued, “We are committed to making sure people are spared the pain that Dylan’s family have endured. And although Dylan was stabbed inside Cheng’s home, we will continue our work with our partners to ensure we deter offenders and educate people about the dangers of using knives as weapons.”