Broughton, of Woodbridge Road, was jailed for 18 years and told he must serve a minimum of 12. Thomas Broughton could be released years early after being sentenced for 18 years. "I’ve had years of rehabilitation, gradually getting back to work but recently due to my injuries, I was medically retired." Mr Littlewood said: "It's just one thing after another, just after you've got your life back and it's gone again. "They don't give us proper reasons for them being released and don't give the families and the victims a thought about the impact."