Moulton later pleaded guilty to Leo’s m#rder at Birmingham Crown Court. He also admitted responsibility for three separate attacks involving elderly women. At his sentencing on February 10, 2026, the judge imposed a life sentence with a minimum of 13 years in custody.

The teenager was subsequently named publicly after the judge lifted reporting restrictions. The court heard that Moulton had been seen on CCTV riding around the park before encountering Leo. Police said there was no indication the two had any previous relationship.

The sentence has also become a major point of discussion. Leo’s mother, Rachel Fisher, criticized the 13-year minimum term following the hearing. The Attorney General’s Office confirmed that it had received multiple requests for the sentence to be considered under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.

Under that process, the Law Officers can consider whether a Crown Court sentence appears unduly lenient and, if the legal requirements are met, refer the case to the Court of Appeal. The Attorney General’s Office said it had 28 days from sentencing to consider the requests.

There has also been a separate reported development involving Moulton while in custody. The Sun reported in March that police were investigating an alleged incident involving a prison officer at Feltham Young Offender Insтιтution. That report concerns a separate matter and does not change the sentence imposed in Leo’s case.

For Leo’s family, however, the legal developments cannot undo the loss of a 12-year-old boy who was simply making his way home from school. His memory continues to be honored by relatives, friends and members of the Birmingham community.

🕯️ The court has delivered a sentence, but questions surrounding the punishment — and the lasting impact of Leo’s d#ath — continue to resonate.

Sources: West Midlands Police · ITV News · Sky News · Attorney General’s Office reporting via ITV News.