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These brothers bragged about killing a gay man. 40 years later, they're finally facing justice.
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Greg Owen , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The victim, 45-year-old Anthony Littler, died after being struck in the head with a heavy object.
A decades-old case of a fatal attack in a London alley has resulted in convictions for two men. The victim, 45-year-old Anthony Littler, died after being struck in the head with a heavy object. The case recently came to a close with the sentencing of Michael Stewart, 57, and Anthony Stewart, 60, who were found guilty by a jury.
They had bragged about the attack, which was motivated by a belief that the victim was gay. Further details about the case and sentencing are available from local news sources, including the circumstances that led to the brothers being turned in by their younger sibling.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
Reading time: 1 min
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