Man jailed for 16 years after murdering mother's partner in Salford
Jack Naylor was found guilty after a two week trial
A man from Boothstown has been jailed today (5th September) for 16 years after murdering his mother's partner.
Jack Naylor, who's 22-years-old, was found guilty of murdering Thomas Gomm at Minshull Street Crown Court.
He was also found guilty of a racially aggravated public order against an emergency worker.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said "On Sunday 15 December 2024 Naylor was at his home address on Irvine Avenue with his mum and Thomas to celebrate his own birthday.
"They were drinking alcohol, but after a while Naylor began to shout and behave aggressively.
"He then tried to assault his mum before she left the address to go to her friend’s house on Leigh Road, as Thomas had told Naylor to 'leave her alone'.
"Shortly after, Naylor followed his mum to the address on Leigh Road. He had blood on his hands and clothing, and he banged on the door to be let inside.
"The friend was at the address on Leigh Road and let him inside. Naylor told her to “be a good girl or you’ll get what Thomas got but worse”.
"She fled the address and went to another address. It was at this point that police were called to Leigh Road.
"Naylor’s mum barricaded herself in a bedroom which Naylor caused damage to in order to enter the room.
"Shortly after, following enquiries, police then attended Irvine Avenue and found Thomas inside the address, seriously injured having been assaulted. Thomas was treated at the address and taken to hospital.
"Naylor was arrested on suspicion of assaulting Thomas and further arrested on suspicion of assaulting two emergency workers and racially aggravated public order due to the circumstances of his arrest.
"He was charged with murder, assaulting two emergency workers and racial Public Order
"Naylor pleaded not guilty to all charges and stood trial at Minshull Street, Crown Court where he continued to deny the charges."