Richard Clayton was sentenced to at least 22 years in prison and blasted as 'despicable' by the judge The sentencing judge called Clayton ‘callous’ and ‘self-centred’ (Picture: PA) A ‘despicable’ man has been jailed for life after strangling his mother to death and stealing from her to fund his drug habit. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Richard Clayton was sentenced to at least 22 years in prison and blasted as 'despicable' by the judgeS1

• The sentencing judge called Clayton ‘callous’ and ‘self-centred’ (Picture: PA) A ‘despicable’ man has been jailed for life after strangling his mother to death and stealing from her to fund his drug habit. Richard Clayton, 45, will serve at least 22 years in j...S2