Man walked into police station and confessed to 1994 murder

| Live News reporter Published September 21, 2026 3:05pm Updated September 21, 2026 3:30pm Michael McDermott, 26, was brutally killed in November 1994 (Picture: Greater Manchester Police/PA) A man has been jailed for life after walking into a police station and confessing to his involvement in a murder more than 30 years ago. Robert Lloyd, 53, admitted his part in the killing of 26-year-old Michael McDermott in Moston, Manchester, in November 1994. Lloyd was part of a group of masked men armed with baseball bats and knives who attacked Michael at a relative’s home in Ashville Terrace. The gang burst through the front door at around 10.30pm on November 9 and attacked Michael while he lay on a sofa. Michael suffered several injuries, including stab wounds, during the assault. The attackers then fled across the road to an alleyway and onto Oakville Terrace, where a waiting vehicle drove them away. Robert Lloyd, 53, walked into a police station and confessed to his involvement in the murder of (Picture: Greater Manchester Police/PA Wire) Greater Manchester Police’s (GMP) major investigation team reopened the case last October after Lloyd came forward and confessed. He pleaded guilty to murder and was jailed at Manchester Crown Court in March, receiving a minimum term of 17 years. Reporting restrictions were placed on the case while police inquiries continued, but those restrictions were lifted by a judge on Monday. Detectives are now working to identify the other people involved in Michael’s killing. Detective Inspector Rachel Smith, from GMP’s major investigation team, said: ‘Michael’s death 30 years ago was devastating for his loved ones and has left unanswered questions ever since. ‘Whilst our investigation into this attack continues, it is my hope that Michael’s family feels a sense of reassurance and peace after this sentencing. ‘Our investigation into the circumstances of Michael’s tragic death are very much active and I urge anyone with information to please come forward. I can assure you, it’s not too late.’ Anyone with information can contact GMP on 0161 856 4814, quoting log 1118 of 29/10/2025, or report information via the force’s website. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Arrow MORE: Detective issues urgent plea after canal killer who dismembered girlfriends dies Arrow MORE: Patrick Clancy and new wife reveal they are ‘starting a family’ Arrow MORE: Leafy London suburb ‘on lockdown’ after ‘gunshots and high-speed car chase’ Breaking News Never miss the biggest stories with breaking news alerts in your inbox.