When the OAP tried to end the affair Newton recruited George Moss, 49, to help her blackmail him. Newton, of Calveley Avenue, Eastham, and Moss, of Clifton Avenue, Eastham, both denied blackmail in a trial in August. Judge Watson said Moss "faked a surprise visit to the shop" when he knew Newton and the victim would be "together". Judge Watson accepted that Newton recruited Moss, but said he went along with it "enthusiastically" in what was a "vital" role. Judge Watson jailed Newton for two years and three months and locked Moss up for one year and nine months.

Source: Daily Mirror October 05, 2020 18:10 UTC