Corey Dryden has been sentenced to 18 years for the murder of Megan Hughes, which occurred on 9 February in Chirnside. He stabbed her 27 times using both a claw hammer and a knife. After the attack, Dryden called emergency services around 4:35 a.m., but Ms. Hughes was pronounced dead at the scene. Initially claiming self-defense, Dryden admitted to the murder on 27 June. He attended the sentencing via videolink from prison, showing no emotion during the proceedings.
Corey Dryden, 32, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for the murder of Megan Hughes, 31, who he stabbed 27 times in a brutal attack.
The attack took place at Hughes' home in Chirnside on 9 February, where Dryden used a claw hammer and knife against her.
Initially, Dryden claimed self-defense and stated that Hughes had attacked him, but he later admitted to her murder on 27 June.
During the sentencing at the High Court in Edinburgh, Dryden appeared via videolink and showed no emotion as Lord Harrower delivered the verdict.
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