"Augustine attacked gentle, innocent Mr Mackey for a box of cornflakes, a pint of milk and a saveloy sausage, Judge Sarah Whitehouse KC said. She added that I have no doubt that if this defendant was genuinely starving and had asked Mr Mackey for help, this kind, generous gentleman would have assisted him. I have no doubt that the defendant targeted him specifically because he was frail it was a cowardly act, the defendant has shown no remorse."
"Mr Mackey's niece, Patricia Schan, described her perfect uncle as funny, charming, mysterious, and very definitely mischievous, and went on to criticise Augustine's behaviour during the trial. Arsenal Football Club fan Mr Mackey had lived in London for around 70 years and always had a twinkle in his eye and dressed immaculately in one of his trilby hats, Ms Schan told the court."
Peter Augustine, 59, fatally assaulted 87-year-old John Mackey after the pensioner visited a Co-op store in Manor House, north London, on 6 May. Augustine kicked, punched and stomped the frail Mr Mackey before stealing a box of cornflakes, a pint of milk and a saveloy sausage. An Old Bailey jury found Augustine guilty of robbery and murder. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 23 years. Augustine also received concurrent sentences for theft and robbery, with 203 days on remand credited to his term. Mr Mackey was remembered as a well-dressed, popular Arsenal fan and respected community member.
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