The man who bludgeoned Lin and Megan Russell to death in Kent in 1996 must spend at least 25 years in prison before being considered for parole.

Michael Stone, 46, was given three life sentences in 2001 for the murders, and the attempted murder of Josie Russell.

The minimum jail term he must serve was set by a judge at the High Court.

Mr Justice Royce said he felt a “whole life order” was appropriate, but 25 years was the longest tariff he was “legally entitled” to impose.

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