Couple in Thomas Cashman love triangle to 'rekindle relationship' after turning in killer

The couple who turned in Thomas Cashman are set to rekindle their relationship despite lurid revelations about a love-triangle involving the thug.

Paul Russell, 41, was jailed for 22 months yesterday (Wednesday) for assisting an offender. He admitted driving Cashman and disposing of his clothing after the 34-year-old shot nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Dovecot, Liverpool.

The court heard Russell was not aware of the 'true horror' of Cashman's crime when he agreed to drive him a short distance and then pass an unknown associate a bag of clothing worn during the shooting. When he realised the truth, Russell went to the police told them the man responsible was 'Tommy Cashman'.

Following the shooting, Cashman fled the scene and arrived unannounced at the home of Russell's girlfriend, who cannot be named for legal reasons.

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The Liverpool Echo reports how yesterday, Tom Schofield, defending Russell, told the court: "Despite the revelations at trial they have decided to make a go of their relationship, and that will be their intention on his release.”

Justice Yip also referenced the relationship, telling Russell: "While in custody, you learned of the sexual relationship between Thomas Cashman and your partner. That news had to be broken through police officers.

"It was news that attracted huge national publicity during Mr Cashman’s trial. I am told that you intend to make a go of your relationship on your release."

Mr Schofield said Russell had not been able to see his children or parents during his remand period. He said: "The defendant was initially remanded to a prison in Leeds, but owing to a threat to his safety was transferred to a prison in an