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Man who stabbed Megan Hughes 27 times in fatal attack jailed for murder
CHIRNSIDE, SCOTTISH BORDERS, SCOTLAND, JUL 24 – Corey Dryden was sentenced to life with a minimum of 18 years for fatally stabbing Megan Hughes 27 times in a sustained domestic attack, a judge said the crime caused terrible devastation.
- On February 9, 2025 Corey Dryden attacked Megan Hughes at their home in Chirnside, Scottish Borders, stabbing her 27 times.
- Last month Dryden pleaded guilty, amid relationship strains and Lord Harrower heard `struggling to manage his emotions` messages.
- At about 2.15am a neighbour heard `Please help me`, and Corey Dryden called 999 around 4.30am claiming Ms Hughes stabbed herself.
- On Thursday Dryden received a life sentence with at least 18 years, and Lord Harrower said `the only sentence for the crime of murder is life imprisonment`.
- According to Moira Orr, Crown Office homicide lead, Dryden is a violent and dangerous man who murdered Megan Hughes in her home, where she had the right to be safe.
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