Max and Mason's murderers appeal sentence

A man and two teenagers jailed for the murders of two Bristol boys in a case of mistaken identity have appealed to have their sentences reduced.

Max and Mason, who were 15 and 16, died from stab wounds after being attacked outside Mason's home in Knowle West on 27 January 2024.

Riley Tolliver, 18, and 17-year-old Kodishai Westcott, who were each detained for a minimum of 23 years, both hope to have their sentences shortened.

The Court of Appeal has also confirmed that 45-year-old Anthony Sook, who drove the teenagers to commit the crime and was ordered to serve a minimum of 38 years in jail, has filed an appeal.

Max and Mason were killed after being wrongly thought to be responsible for bricks being thrown at a house in Hartcliffe earlier that evening on 27 January.

Four teenagers spotted the two best friends while being driven around Knowle West by Anthony Snook, 45, looking for "revenge".

All five were convicted of two counts of murder following a six-week trial at Bristol Crown Court.

A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were detained for life with minimum terms of 15 and 18 years respectively.

A Court of Appeal spokesperson said: "We have been advised by the court office that the court has received an application for permission to appeal against sentence for Anthony Snook, Riley Tolliver and Kodishai Westcott."

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