Batley man who ‘brutally’ murdered woman before going on a knife rampage to be sentenced
A man who murdered a Courtney Angus, 21, last year in Batley is due to be sentenced today.
Michael Doherty, 38 (also known as Michael Moore), murdered 21 year-old Courtney Angus at his home in Batley on 25th July 2025.
Courtney had been staying at Doherty’s address for several days before the fatal attack.
The following day, Doherty went on a violent rampage across Dewsbury, stealing from local shops and threatening supermarket staff with a knife.
West Yorkshire Police responded to reports, arresting Doherty in Dewsbury town centre.
During the arrest, Doherty shouted abuse at officers, threatened them with a large knife, and confessed to having killed someone.
Doherty pleaded guilty to murder on the first day of his trial in January at Leeds Crown Court.
He also pleaded guilty to theft and three counts of threatening a person with a blade - two involving police officers.
Graham Measures, District Crown Prosecutor for Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Yorkshire & Humberside, said:
"Michael Doherty is a dangerous and violent man who subjected Courtney Angus to a horrific death. She was just 21 years old with her whole life ahead of her.
"Or lawyers worked closely with West Yorkshire Police to build a thorough prosecution and present the full extent of Doherty's offending – ultimately resulting in the guilty pleas we have achieved today.
"Nothing can undo the devastation Doherty has caused, but we hope this outcome brings some sense of justice for Courtney's family and friends."